Mary McCarthy (Cyclopedia of World Authors)
One of the most versatile and outspoken writers of the twentieth century, Mary Therese McCarthy was born in Seattle, Washington, on June 21, 1912. She was the first child and only daughter of Roy Winfield and Therese (Preston) McCarthy, who were married despite the strong opposition, mainly on religious grounds, of their parents. Roy was handsome, entertaining, and charming, although he was at times an invalid. His wife was a famous beauty and completely devoted to her husband and their four children.
In her memoirs, McCarthy described her early childhood as idyllic, but when...
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