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Cormac McCarthy

(1933–2023) Novelist United States

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Cormac McCarthy was a novelist from the United States, best known for The Road.

Quick Facts About Cormac McCarthy

Born
July 20, 1933
Died
June 13, 2023
Nationality
United States
Profession
Novelist
Notable works
The Road
Known for
The Passenger, Stella Maris, No Country for Old Men, The Road, Suttree

About Cormac McCarthy

Cormac McCarthy was an American author who wrote twelve novels, two plays, five screenplays, and three short stories, spanning the Western, post-apocalyptic, and Southern Gothic genres. His works often include graphic depictions of violence, and his writing style is characterized by a sparse use of punctuation and attribution. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest American novelists.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction Q137449821 James Tait Black Memorial Prize Tähtivaeltaja Award Pulitzer Prize for Fiction Guggenheim Fellowship MacArthur Fellows Program National Book Award for Fiction
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Believer Book Award Ignotus Award for Best Foreign Novel Lillian Smith Book Award

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