Cormac McCarthy
American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter
- Born
- 20 July 1933, Providence
- Died
- 13 June 2023, aged 89
- Birth name
- Charles Joseph McCarthy Jr.
Cormac McCarthy (born Charles Joseph McCarthy Jr.; July 20, 1933 – June 13, 2023) 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.
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