Cormac McCarthy, Pulitzer-winning novelist indifferent to success, dead at 89: 'As far as many, many people reading it, so what?'.

The article focuses on the life and legacy of Cormac McCarthy, the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist known for his impactful works such as "The Road," "Blood Meridian," and "All the Pretty Horses," who passed away at the age of 89. McCarthy, who died of natural causes at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, was celebrated for his dense prose and exploration of bleak themes, often set against stark landscapes. His breakthrough came with "All the Pretty Horses" in 1992, leading to significant acclaim, including a Pulitzer Prize for "The Road" in 2007. Despite a long career, he remained a private individual, preferring to engage with scientists rather than the literary community, and his archives are preserved at Texas State University-San Marcos. [Extracted from the article]