Cormac McCarthy's muse Augusta Britt shares her story for the first time

Augusta Britt, who was Cormac McCarthy's muse, has publicly shared her story for the first time. In a recent Vanity Fair profile, she revealed her relationship with McCarthy, which began when she was 16 and he was 42. Britt described how McCarthy's letters and their connection influenced his writing. She believes many characters in his novels were inspired by her, including those in "All the Pretty Horses" and "No Country for Old Men." Despite their age difference and complications in their relationship, Britt felt a deep bond with McCarthy. She expressed mixed feelings about being portrayed in his work, noting that it often reflected her painful past.