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The Sheltering Sky by Paul Bowles is a story of innocents abroad in an unfamiliar land. It follows three American travelers as they move farther from "civilization" in post-war Africa. They find themselves cut off from the certainties of home and are all but destroyed by what they experience.

Port and Kit Moresby and George Tunner have just arrived in Oran, Algeria. Port prides himself on his commitment to his nomadic existence, but Kit is plagued by fear that every odd occurrence on their journey is an omen of impending doom. Tunner is largely along for the ride, and he hopes to seduce Kit. Port suspects this, and one night he excuses himself to take a walk, ending up in bed with an Arab girl who robs him. In Oran, the Moresby's make the acquaintance of Eric and Mrs. Lyle, an obnoxious mother and son from Australia. They offer Port...
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