Cormac McCarthy
Cormac McCarthy was an American writer who wrote twelve novels, two plays, five screenplays, and three short stories, spanning the Western, postapocalyptic, and southern gothic genres. His works often include graphic depictions of violence, and his writing style is characterised by a sparse use of punctuation and attribution. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest American novelists. McCarthy was born in Providence, Rhode Island, although he was raised primarily in Tennessee. In 1951, he enrolled in the University of Tennessee, but dropped out to join the U.S. Air Force. His debut novel,... Wikipedia
- Born: Charles Joseph McCarthy Jr, July 20, 1933, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
- Age at death: 89 years
- Died: June 13, 2023, Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S.
- Education: University of Tennessee (no degree)
- Notable works: Suttree (1979), Blood Meridian (1985), The Border Trilogy (1992–1998), No Country for Old Men (2005), The Road (2006)
- Children: 2