American novelist Cormac McCarthy's most recent novel is the post-apocalyptic father-son adventure The Road. His previous novel, the western No Country for Old Men, was adapted into a motion picture directed by The Coen Brothers. The film was awarded Best Picture, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay at the 2008 Oscars.
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what is his email address i was hoping to emial him for my contempary novels class we just read the road and we have some major questions(1 Answer)
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Apparently, the author Cormac McCarthy is a very private individual who does not publish his email address online. However, his fan organization, The Cormac McCarthy Society, recommends you ...
Book was awesome, where can I find reviews for the movie version of Cormac McCarthy's The Road?(3 Answers)
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Visit Esquire magazine's article, titled, "The Road Is the Most Important Movie of the Year". You'll be pleased to know that they've provided the first ...
What do you think of Cormac McCarthy's novels?(1 Answer)
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I think his books beautifully written, but very stark in some ways. I think he's a really good writer, with good characterization, as well as imagery. All ...
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Fast Facts
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Name
Charles McCarthy
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Born
July 20, 1933
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Birthplace
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Literary Genre
Southern Gothic, Western
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June 5, 2007
Oprah Winfrey hosts first-ever TV interview
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Fact:
Often compared to William Faulkner and Herman Melville
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Awards
2007 Pulitzer Prize, 1992 National Book Award
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Spouse
Jennifer Winkley
