The Late Modernism of Cormac McCarthy

Focusing on the formal and thematic organization of Cormac McCarthy's eight novels, this analysis presents a fresh perspective on his significance as a contemporary American novelist. Challenging the prevailing scholarship that emphasizes regional influences, the author contextualizes McCarthy's work within broader political, economic, and intellectual discourses of his time. Utilizing Marxist theory, the study reveals how McCarthy's late modernism confronts and resists postmodern narrative assumptions, offering a deeper understanding of his literary contributions.