The Achievement of Cormac McCarthy

The Achievement of Cormac McCarthy by Vereen M.

Bell is a groundbreaking study that provides a comprehensive analysis of the works of one of America's most celebrated authors.

This book offers a systematic review of McCarthy's fiction, shedding light on the unique ways in which he transforms the world through language and reconstitutes both urban and rural settings.

Bell argues that McCarthy's work is characterized by a tension between visions of the world and the intractable materiality of it, as well as an infatuation with the reality of evil.

With detailed readings of McCarthy's first five novels, this book provides a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of McCarthy's work and its place within the literary canon.