Author

Larry McMurtry

1936 – 2021

Larry McMurtry (1936-2021) was an American novelist and screenwriter, renowned for his portrayal of the American West. Born in Archer City, Texas, McMurtry's upbringing in a ranching community informed his authentic depictions of frontier life. He gained credibility on the topic through his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "Lonesome Dove" (1985), a seminal Western epic. Other notable works include "The Last Picture Show" (1966) and "Terms of Endearment" (1975), both adapted into acclaimed films.