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Cormac McCarthy, The Road, and Carrying the Fire

The Art of Manliness

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This chapter delves into Cormac McCarthy's novel, The Road, highlighting its emotional themes and the pivotal relationship between the father and son. The discussion emphasizes the allegorical notion of 'carrying the fire' and invites listeners to reflect on the balance of hope and despair within the narrative.

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