Cormac McCarthy, author of 'The Road' and Pulitzer winner, dies at 89":

Cormac McCarthy, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Road, has died at the age of 89.

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McCarthy's death was confirmed on June 13, 2023.

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'The Road' was published in 2006 and received critical acclaim for its post-apocalyptic narrative.

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McCarthy's works often explore themes of violence, survival, and the human condition.

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Along with 'The Road,' his notable novels include 'Blood Meridian,' 'No Country for Old Men,' and 'All the Pretty Horses.'

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McCarthy's writing style is characterized by its minimalist yet poetic prose, which has earned him a devoted fan base.

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He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2007 for 'The Road,' solidifying his place as one of America's greatest contemporary authors.

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Beyond his novels, McCarthy also wrote screenplays, including the adaptation of his own novel 'No Country for Old Men,' which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2008.

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McCarthy's literary contributions have made a lasting impact on American literature as a whole.

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Readers and fellow writers mourn the loss of McCarthy, recognizing the profound influence he had on the literary world.

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