Cormac McCarthy's Controversial Muse: A 16-Year-Old's Story Unveiled
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Vanity Fair reports that acclaimed author Cormac McCarthy, who passed away at 89, had a relationship with Augusta Britt, who was 16 when they met and became his 'secret muse.' The relationship began when McCarthy was 42, and they traveled together while he researched his novel Blood Meridian. Britt, now 64, shared her story as McCarthy's archives, which may include her letters, are set to become public. Despite the controversial nature of their relationship, Britt described McCarthy as her 'safety' and believes her influence is evident in his work.
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