Cormac McCarthy

Augusta Britt has come forward with claims of being the secret muse of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Cormac McCarthy. In a revealing interview, she described their relationship, which spanned nearly five decades and began when she was just 16. Starting in 1976 at a motel pool in Tucson, Britt and McCarthy bonded over shared traumas, leading to a complex, and at times controversial, relationship. Their time together inspired several of McCarthy's acclaimed novels, including 'Blood Meridian.' Despite their separation in the early 1980s, they remained in contact until McCarthy's death in 2023. Britt's story sheds light on the power dynamics at play in literature, sparking renewed discussions about the influences behind McCarthy's works.