Outer Dark by Cormac McCarthy
The novel follows the harrowing journey of a woman named Rinthy and her brother Culla in a bleak, rural landscape. After Rinthy gives birth to her brother's child, Culla abandons the baby in the woods, leading Rinthy to embark on a desperate search to find her child. As she traverses the unforgiving terrain, Culla also wanders aimlessly, haunted by guilt and pursued by a trio of sinister men. The narrative explores themes of isolation, guilt, and the relentless pursuit of redemption amidst the stark and unforgiving backdrop of an unnamed Southern landscape.
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- Published
- 1968
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Nas Trevas Exteriores
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