Embracing Vocation: Cormac McCarthy's Writing Life, 1959-1974

Embracing Vocation, a book by Dianne C. Luce, explores the first fifteen years of Cormac McCarthy's career and his earliest novels, revealing his working processes, personal influences, and devotion to his craft. It is a valuable resource for scholars, literary critics, and fans of McCarthy's work.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 04 January 2023
Publisher: University of South Carolina Press

Revelations on Craft from a Foundational Scholar of Cormac McCarthy

Cormac McCarthy's novels have garnered a vast and devoted following, and for good reason. His works are profound and thought-provoking, leaving a lasting impact on readers. "Embracing Vocation," a new book by Dianne C. Luce, a foundational scholar of McCarthy's writing, offers invaluable insights into the life and work of this renowned author.

Through extensive archival research, Luce delves into the first fifteen years of McCarthy's career and his earliest novels. She meticulously traces the evolution of each book, revealing the working processes, personal influences, and literary inspirations that shaped McCarthy's artistic journey. Luce's study provides a captivating portrait of an American author with a unique vision, offering a comprehensive understanding of his development as a writer.

While a full-length biography remains elusive, "Embracing Vocation" and Luce's previous work, "Reading the World: Cormac McCarthy's Tennessee Period," stand as the finest available portraits of McCarthy's remarkable life and career. These books are essential for scholars, literary critics, and fans alike, as they shed light on the man behind the words and offer a deeper appreciation of his literary genius.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781643363547