Larry McMurtry A Life
Larry McMurtry A Life by Tracy Daugherty is a comprehensive biography published by St. Martin’s Publishing Group on September 12, 2023. This 550-page work explores the life and career of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and screenwriter Larry McMurtry, known for his significant contributions to American literature and film. Daugherty delves into McMurtry’s origins and his unique perspective as a chronicler of the American West, highlighting his journey through a career that spanned over sixty years and included over forty books.
Readers will find an in-depth examination of McMurtry’s remarkable achievements, including his status as a bestselling novelist and Academy Award-winning screenwriter. The biography provides insights into his experiences and influences, portraying him as a vital figure in the literary landscape of the United States. With a focus on themes related to biography and literary figures, this edition offers a detailed look at McMurtry’s life, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of American literature and the Southwest.
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*Pulitzer Prize Finalist* *Bonney MacDonald Award Winner for Outstanding Western Book*
A biography of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist and screenwriter Larry McMurtry from New York Times bestselling author Tracy Daugherty.
In over forty books, in a career that spanned over sixty years, Larry McMurtry staked his claim as a superior chronicler of the American West, and as the Great Plains’ keenest witness since Willa Cather and Wallace Stegner. Larry McMurtry: A Life traces his origins as one of the last American writers who had direct contact with this country’s pioneer traditions. It follows his astonishing career as bestselling novelist, Pulitzer-Prize winner, author of the beloved Lonesome Dove, Academy-Award winning screenwriter, public intellectual, and passionate bookseller. A sweeping and insightful look at a versatile, one-of-a-kind American writer, this book is a must-read for every Larry McMurtry fan.
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