The Atlantic·4 min read·medium
Cormac McCarthy’s Midlife Crisis
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Michael O’Donnell
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This feature explores how Cormac McCarthy's move to the American West at age 40 fundamentally shifted his literary style and themes. It examines the transition from his early Appalachian-focused work to the epic, violent landscapes of his later novels like 'Blood Meridian'.
Why it matters
Provides critical insight into the evolution of one of America's most influential 20th-century authors.
Heading west at 40 transformed his writing—and American literature.
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