Cormac McCarthy: A Literary Companion (McFarland Literary Companions, 9)

Cormac McCarthy, the author of such works as Blood Meridian, All the Pretty Horses, No Country for Old Men, and The Road, is one of America's greatest living writers--an uncompromising examiner of the depths of human depravity, the nature of evil, and the bonds that endure between men. This companion is intended for both the scholar and lay reader seeking a comprehensive understanding of McCarthy's body of work. Alphabetically ordered entries offer analysis of novels, characters, motifs, allusions, plays, and themes, as well as commentary on events, people and places related to McCarthy scholarship. Most entries include a selected bibliography for further reading. A biographical introduction provides information on the life of this reclusive author, and discussion topics are provided as an aid for instructors. Cormac McCarthy, the author of such works as "Blood Meridian", "No Country for Old Men", and the "Road", is one of America's greatest living writers. With an oeuvre that spans from mountainous Appalachia to the sun-baked Southwest, he has been a rigorous examiner of the depths of human depravity, the nature of evil, and the bonds that endure between men. This companion is intended for both the scholar and lay reader seeking a comprehensive understanding of McCarthy's body of work. Organized by alphabetical encyclopedic entries, the volume offers analysis of novels, characters, motifs, allusions, plays, and themes, as well as commentary on events, people and places related to McCarthy scholarship. Most entries include a selected bibliography for further reading. A biographical introduction provides information on the life of this reclusive author, and discussion topics are provided as an aid for instructors. Intended For Both The Scholar And Lay Reader Of Mccarthy's Works. Entries Analyze Novels, Characters, Motifs, Allusions, Plays, And Themes, Events, People And Places Related To Mccarthy Scholarship. Most Entries Include A Selected Bibliography For Further Reading. A Biographical Introduction Provides Information On The Life Of This Reclusive Author, And Discussion Topics Are Provided For Instructors--provided By Publisher. Introduction -- A Brief Biography -- Cormac Mccarthy: A Literary Companion -- Appendix A: Chronology Of The Borderlands Works -- Appendix B: Topics For Discussion, Research, And Study -- Bibliography -- Index. Erik Hage. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Acknowledgments......Page 6 Table of Contents......Page 8 Preface......Page 10 Introduction......Page 12 A Brief Biography......Page 16 Cormac McCarthy: A Literary Companion......Page 28 Appendix A......Page 180 Appendix B......Page 183 Bibliography......Page 188 Index......Page 198 McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Acknowledgments 6 Table of Contents 8 Preface 10 Introduction 12 A Brief Biography 16 Cormac McCarthy: A Literary Companion 28 Appendix A 180 Appendix B 183 Bibliography 188 Index 198 9780786443109