Cormac McCarthy
Born in 1933
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Fiction
Cormac McCarthy was an acclaimed American novelist and playwright known for his Southern Gothic, Western, and post-apocalyptic works.
He authored twelve novels, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning "The Road" and "No Country for Old Men," which was adapted into an Oscar-winning film.
McCarthy's writing style was characterized by its sparse punctuation and vivid, often violent imagery.
He was considered one of the greatest American novelists of his time, frequently compared to William Faulkner.
McCarthy's works explored themes of morality, violence, and the human condition, earning him numerous accolades and a devoted readership.
Books by Cormac McCarthy

The Road
by Cormac McCarthy
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2006
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241 pages
4.0
985.6K ratings
Science Fiction
Dystopia
Post Apocalyptic

Blood Meridian, or, the Evening Redness in the West
by Cormac McCarthy
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1985
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351 pages
4.16
198.0K ratings
Historical Fiction
Westerns
Classics

All the Pretty Horses
by Cormac McCarthy
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1992
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302 pages
4.05
137.7K ratings
Westerns
Historical Fiction
Classics