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Cormac McCarthy

Writing

Born July 20, 1933 · Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Died June 13, 2023

Also known as Charles Joseph McCarthy Jr.

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Biography

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.

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Awards & recognition

  • Tähtivaeltaja Award · 2009
  • Ignotus Award — Best Foreign Novel · 2008
  • Pulitzer Prize — Fiction · 2007
  • Believer Book Award · 2006
  • James Tait Black Memorial Prize · 2006
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  • National Book Award — Fiction · 1992
  • National Book Critics Circle Award — Fiction · 1992
  • MacArthur Fellows Program · 1981
  • Lillian Smith Book Award · 1980
  • Guggenheim Fellowship · 1976
  • Guggenheim Fellowship · 1969
  • Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire — Best Foreign Novel · 2009 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 2007 · nominated

Filmography7 titles

No Country for Old Men

2007Novel

The Sunset Limited

2011Theatre Play, Writer

The Road

2009Novel

The Unbelievers

2013as Self

All the Pretty Horses

2000Novel

The Counselor

2013Executive Producer, Writer

Child of God

2013Novel