Paul Auster

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Remembering the Legendary Paul Auster: A Literary Titan Who Redefined Fiction

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📚 Paying tribute to the iconic Paul Auster, a genius of words and imagination who left an indelible mark on literature. 🖋️ #PaulAuster #LiteraryLegend

Paul Auster, the renowned novelist, screenwriter, and literary genius, has left a void in the world of fiction with his passing at the age of 77. Known for masterpieces such as The New York Trilogy, Auster captivated readers with his unique storytelling and intricate plots. His works transcended genres and gained cult status in the 1980s and 90s, solidifying his place as a literary giant.

Auster's prolific career spanned 34 books, showcasing his unparalleled creativity and ability to blend formal experimentation with mass appeal. His impact on the New York literary scene was profound, with works like The New York Trilogy becoming iconic representations of his genius. Auster's writing was highly stylised, drawing readers into worlds where reality and fiction intertwined seamlessly.

Beyond his novels, Auster's influence extended to screenwriting, where his storytelling prowess shone through in every script. His versatility as an author, essayist, and translator highlighted his multifaceted talent and unwavering dedication to his craft. Auster's legacy will continue to inspire generations of writers and readers alike, keeping his literary spirit alive in the pages of his timeless works.

In the realm of literature, Paul Auster will always be remembered as a visionary who pushed the boundaries of storytelling. His captivating narratives and thought-provoking themes resonated with audiences worldwide, earning him the title of a literary giant. As we bid farewell to this iconic figure, we celebrate his enduring legacy and the enduring impact he has left on the world of fiction.

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A quick memory of Paul Auster: novelist, screenwriter, and... game ... (Eurogamer.net)

Sad news this morning with the death of Paul Auster at 77. Like a lot of people, I suspect, I discovered his books in my late teens and early 20s.

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Paul Auster: Author of The New York Trilogy dies aged 77 (BBC News)

The writer was best known for The New York Trilogy and gained cult status in the 1980s and 90s.

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Paul Auster – a life in pictures (The Guardian)

Paul Auster, the author of 34 books including the acclaimed New York Trilogy, has died aged 77. Auster became known for his 'highly stylised, ...

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Paul Auster, novelist, 1947-2024 (Financial Times)

Prolific author who combined formal experimentation with popular appeal and was a fixture of the New York literary scene.

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Paul Auster, author of The New York Trilogy, dies aged 77 (The Independent)

The writer, who published 34 books in his lifetime, had lung cancer.

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Paul Auster, the Patron Saint of Literary Brooklyn, Dies at 77 (The New York Times)

With critically lauded works like “The New York Trilogy,” the charismatic author drew inspiration from his adopted borough and won worldwide acclaim.

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Paul Auster, screenwriter and novelist best known for The New York ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

His books were so popular among impoverished young intellectuals that some shops locked them in a cupboard as they were so frequently stolen.

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Paul Auster: Author of The New York Trilogy dies aged 77 (BBC News)

The writer was best known for The New York Trilogy and gained cult status in the 1980s and 90s.

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Paul Auster, author of 'New York Trilogy,' dead at 77 (CNN)

Auster, who was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1947, had a long career not only as a celebrated novelist, but also as an essayist, translator, screenwriter and ...

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Paul Auster, prolific and experimental man of letters and filmmaker ... (ABC News)

Author Paul Auster has died at age 77. ByHILLEL ITALIE AP national writer. May 1, 2024, 4:11 AM. 1:13. National headlines from ABC News.

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Paul Auster, novelist known for 'The New York Trilogy,' dies at 77 (NBC News)

Auster, a longtime fixture in the Brooklyn literary scene, was called the “dean of American post-modernists” and “the most meta of American meta-fictional ...

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Paul Auster's Best Books: A Guide (The New York Times)

The novelist played with reality and chance in tales of solitary narrators and mutable identities. Here's an overview of his work.

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'A literary voice for the ages': Paul Auster remembered by Ian ... (The Guardian)

The critically acclaimed American writer has died aged 77. Here, contemporaries pay tribute to his life and work.

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Paul Auster, author of New York Trilogy and 4 3 2 1, dies aged 77 (Sky News)

Paul Auster's work was celebrated around the world and translated into dozens of languages. He worked on a typewriter and once described writing as a "kind ...

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Paul Auster: Americans are divided like never before (BBC News)

In a HARDtalk interview from 2021, Paul Auster reflects on culture wars in the US.

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Paul Auster, 'New York Trilogy,' 'Smoke' writer, dies at 77 (Los Angeles Times)

Paul Auster, the American postmodern writer behind 'Smoke,' has died at 77. The bestselling author was diagnosed with cancer in 2022.

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Paul Auster was the bard of Brooklyn (The Economist)

FOR BOOKISH students in the 1990s, it seemed no bedside table was without a dog-eared novel by Paul Auster. His books, including the popular “The New York ...

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Paul Auster, celebrated and experimental author, dies at 77 (PBS NewsHour)

Called the “dean of American post-modernists” and “the most meta of American meta-fictional writers,” Auster blended history, politics, genre experiments, ...

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Brooklyn's bard: Paul Auster's tricksy fiction captivated a generation (The Guardian)

Long before Brooklyn became a byword for aspiring young novelists, Auster made the borough his own with his breakout collection The New York Trilogy, first ...

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Paul Auster, author who explored New York and life's riddles, dies at ... (The Washington Post)

Over more than 30 books, Mr. Auster often used New York as a backdrop for stories of characters struggling to make sense of life's random chaos.

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Paul Auster, author of the New York trilogy, dies (The Bookseller)

Born in Newark, New Jersey, on 3rd February 1947, Auster died of complications from lung cancer on Tuesday 30th April. His editor at Faber, Walter Donohue, has ...

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Paul Auster obituary (The Guardian)

Author of The New York Trilogy who conjured up a world of wonder and happenstance, miracle and catastrophe.

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