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Cormac McCarthy, born Charles Joseph McCarthy Jr. on July 20, 1933, and passing away on June 13, 2023, was an American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter renowned for his stark prose, sparse dialogue, and explorations of violence, morality, and the American West. His writing style is characterized by a detached, almost biblical tone, frequently employing minimal punctuation and a deliberate avoidance of quotation marks. McCarthy's works often depict bleak and unforgiving landscapes, focusing on characters struggling to survive in harsh environments.

Throughout his prolific career, McCarthy penned twelve novels, two plays, five screenplays, and three short stories, establishing himself as a significant voice in contemporary literature. He is particularly known for his epic Western novels, such as The Border Trilogy, as well as his critically acclaimed crime novel No Country for Old Men.