Larry McMurtry (1936-2021) was an American novelist, essayist, and screenwriter known for his works set in the American West. He was born in Archer City, Texas, and his experiences in the region heavily influenced his writing. McMurtry's notable works include "Lonesome Dove," which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1986, "The Last Picture Show," and "Terms of Endearment." He also co-wrote the screenplay for "Brokeback Mountain," which won an Academy Award. McMurtry was a prolific writer with a career spanning over five decades, contributing significantly to Western literature.
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