Daugherty, Tracy
Larry McMurtry: A Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9781250282330
- author:
- Daugherty, Tracy
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- St. Martin's Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 560
- Dimensions:
- 23.9 x 16.5 x 4.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Larry McMurtry: A Life by Tracy Daugherty is a comprehensive biography that explores the life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist and screenwriter Larry McMurtry. Spanning over sixty years, McMurtry's remarkable writing career took him from chronicling the American West to winning the Pulitzer Prize for his novel Lonesome Dove. This book offers a sweeping and insightful look at McMurtry's origins as one of the last American writers with direct contact to this country's pioneer traditions. It also delves into his astonishing career as bestselling novelist, Academy-Award-winning screenwriter, public intellectual, and passionate bookseller. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in understanding the life and work of a versatile and one-of-a-kind American writer. Tracy Daugherty's biography provides a nuanced exploration of McMurtry's remarkable life, shedding light on his enduring legacy as a chronicler of the American West.
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