Renowned author Paul Auster, known for novels exploring existential questions, language, and literature, has died at 77. A leading figure in postmodern American literature, Auster wrote over 20 novels, including The New York Trilogy and 4 3 2 1. Born in 1937 in Newark, N.J., to Jewish parents, he graduated from Columbia University and gained recognition for his work on reimagining storytelling. Auster's writings reflected his generation's disillusionment and idealistic hopes. He will be remembered for his significant contributions to literature.
Paul Benjamin Auster (February 3, 1947 – April 30, 2024) was an American writer and film director. His notable works include The New York Trilogy (1987), Moon Palace (1989), The Music of Chance (1990), The Book of Illusions (2002), The Brooklyn Follies (2005), Invisible (2009), Sunset Park (2010), Winter Journal (2012), and 4 3 2 1 (2017). His books have been translated into more than forty languages.
The New York Trilogy is a series of novels by American writer Paul Auster. Originally published sequentially as City of Glass (1985), Ghosts (1986) and The Locked Room (1986), it has since been collected into a single volume. The Trilogy is a postmodern interpretation of detective and mystery fiction, exploring various philosophical themes.
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