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Cormac McCarthy

Cormac McCarthy

Biography of Cormac McCarthy

Complete Bibliography

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All the Pretty Horses
#1

All the Pretty Horses

Cormac McCarthy's 'All the Pretty Horses' draws you into the opening volume of 'The Border Trilogy.' You will follow characters as they embark on a journey across a defined landscape, encountering the realities of their world. This novel explores themes of transition and the search for identity within a specific cultural context.

1992
The Crossing
#2

The Crossing

Cormac McCarthy's 1994 novel, "The Crossing," is a powerful installment in 'The Border Trilogy' series. You will journey through a stark and unforgiving landscape, accompanying a young protagonist on a perilous quest. This narrative offers a profound meditation on morality, fate, and the raw beauty of the wilderness.

1994
Cities of the Plain
#3

Cities of the Plain

Immerse yourself in Cormac McCarthy's 1998 novel, "Cities of the Plain," the concluding part of 'The Border Trilogy' series. You will encounter a narrative that continues the compelling journey of its characters. This novel explores themes within the established world of the trilogy, bringing its overarching story to a significant point.

1998

Standalone Works

10 Books
The Orchard Keeper
1965

The Orchard Keeper

You are presented with *The Orchard Keeper*, a novel by Cormac McCarthy. This work, published in 1965, invites you to explore the narrative landscape of its time. Delve into a story crafted by this notable author within the novelistic tradition.

1965
Outer Dark
1968

Outer Dark

Cormac McCarthy's 'Outer Dark' offers you a novel. This work delves into a narrative exploring themes of isolation and the unknown. You will experience a journey through a stark landscape, confronting the mysteries that lie beyond.

1968
Child of God
1973

Child of God

Child of God (1973) is the third novel by American author Cormac McCarthy. It depicts the life of a violent outcast and serial killer in 1960s Appalachian Tennessee.

1973
Suttree
1979

Suttree

You are invited to read "Suttree," a novel by Cormac McCarthy. Published in 1979, this work offers a distinctive literary experience. It presents a narrative from the esteemed author. Explore a story known for its unique prose and character study.

1979
Blood Meridian
1985

Blood Meridian

You are presented with a novel by Cormac McCarthy. This work, titled 'Blood Meridian', offers a distinct narrative experience. Prepare to immerse yourself in a story crafted by this acclaimed author.

1985
No Country for Old Men
2005

No Country for Old Men

You are transported to a harsh landscape where morality is tested and survival is paramount. This novel plunges you into a relentless pursuit across an unforgiving terrain. Witness the consequences of difficult choices and the stark realities of human nature. It presents a compelling narrative about the struggle against overwhelming forces.

2005
The Road
2006

The Road

You can experience "The Road / La carretera," a novel by Cormac McCarthy from 2006. This work stands as a notable contribution from the author. Explore its pages to encounter the narrative presented within this novel.

2006
The Kekulé Problem
2017

The Kekulé Problem

The Kekulé Problem presents you with a novel that probes into complex ideas. You will encounter a narrative that might challenge your understanding of structure and discovery. This story invites you to ponder profound questions through its unfolding plot. Prepare for an intellectually stimulating experience.

2017
Stella Maris
2022

Stella Maris

Stella Maris is the second novel in Cormac McCarthy's The Passenger diptych, published in 2022. Alicia Western, a brilliant mathematician and Bobby's sister, is committed to a psychiatric hospital in 1972. The novel, written entirely as dialogue, explores her extraordinary mind and the ghosts that haunt her.

2022
The Passenger
2022

The Passenger

The Passenger is the first novel in Cormac McCarthy's The Passenger diptych, published in 2022. Bobby Western, a salvage diver, discovers that someone has erased his existence. While fleeing forces he doesn't understand, Bobby confronts the ghosts of his past and the limits of reality. McCarthy's great late-career novel.

2022