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Cormac McCarthy
July 20, 1933 – June 13, 2023
American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter (1933–2023)
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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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- Birthday · July 20
- Anniversary · June 13
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