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Cormac McCarthy

Writing
89 years oldProvidence, Rhode Island, USA

Biography

Cormac McCarthy (born Charles Joseph McCarthy Jr.; July 20, 1933 – June 13, 2023) was an American writer who authored twelve novels, two plays, five screenplays, and three short stories, spanning the Western and postapocalyptic genres. He was known for his graphic depictions of violence and his unique writing style, recognizable by a sparse use of punctuation and attribution. McCarthy is widely regarded as one of the greatest American novelists. Description above from the Wikipedia article Cormac McCarthy, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Personal Details

Born
July 20, 1933 - June 13, 2023 (age 89)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Known For
Writing

Also Known As

Charles Joseph McCarthy Jr.