Paul Auster
Paul Auster is an acclaimed American author and filmmaker known for his uniquely postmodern style and exploration of themes related to identity, existentialism, and the nature of reality. He gained prominence in the literary world with works such as 'The New York Trilogy,' 'Moon Palace,' and 'The Music of Chance.' Auster's writing often interweaves elements of autobiography and fiction, reflecting his interest in the complexities of human experience. He was also involved in public discussions surrounding free speech and literature, especially in the wake of the attack on Salman Rushdie, a friend and fellow writer, highlighting his commitment to defending artistic expression.
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Siri Hustvedt remembers her husband Paul Auster in her memoir.
«Gjenferd». Memoar om Paul Auster.
Norway· 2026-03-06
Siri Hustvedt remembers her husband Paul Auster in her memoir.
«Gjenferd». Memoar om Paul Auster.Norway· 2026-03-06Siri Hustvedt remembers her husband Paul Auster in her memoir.
«Gjenferd». Memoar om Paul Auster.Norway· 2026-03-05Paul Auster is mentioned as a guest at the New York Public Library event alongside Lobo Antunes.
Que farás, América, quando arder tudo? | Reportagem
Portugal· 2026-03-05
Paul Auster's death is mourned, and his work Ghost Stories is highlighted.
un thriller del creador de Twin Peaks, una novela campesina y un bocado del año homérico
Uruguay· 2026-03-04
Paul Auster is mentioned for his novel that depicts a dystopian view of society.
El país de las últimas cosas | Opinión
Spain· 2026-02-15
Paul Auster wrote about the violence inherent in his country in his essay 'Un país bañado en sangre'.
De quién será el futuro | OpiniónSpain· 2026-02-01
Paul Auster is mentioned as the husband of Siri Hustvedt, who died of cancer in 2024.
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United Kingdom· 2025-12-25
Paul Auster is among the distinguished writers who have visited the Ateneo.
Considerada a livraria 'mais bonita do mundo', Ateneo, em Buenos Aires, faz 25 anos e abre um novo espaço
Brazil· 2025-12-02
Paul Auster is one of the prominent figures in world literature featured at the Conrad Festival in Krakow.
Spodbujanje paradoksov in miselne avtonomije
Slovenia· 2025-11-18
Paul Auster is mentioned as the owner of a beloved bookstore where Mamdani distributed candy to children.
Proposte radicali e l’aiuto di Obama: Mamdani è pronto per New York. Ma Trump minaccia: «Se vince un comunista, pronto a tagliare miliardi di dollari di finanziamenti federali»
Italy· 2025-11-04
Paul Auster is the author of the novel 'Baumgartner', which was published before his death.
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Andorra· 2025-07-27
Paul Auster wrote the postface for 'Un certain Louis Wolfson', translated from English.
« Un certain Louis Wolfson », d’Etienne Fabre : un auteur culte entre faits et fictions
France· 2025-06-05
Paul Auster was a long-time friend of Susan Sontag who commented on her impact and presence.
Susan Sontag war New Yorks aufregendste Intellektuelle: Ausstellung in München
Switzerland· 2025-06-04
Paul Auster is quoted to emphasize the importance of democracy.
Cuando el papamóvil es un auto de fe | OpiniónSpain· 2025-06-01
Paul Auster's work 'L’Invention de la solitude' is referenced in relation to 'L’Invention de Tristan'.
« L’Invention de Tristan », d’Adrien Bosc : le feuilleton littéraire de Tiphaine SamoyaultFrance· 2025-05-08
Yasen Atanasov mentions studies on Paul Auster among the unread books on his desk.
Ясен Атанасов: Предпочитам старите, познати книги, в които се чувствам удобно
Bulgaria· 2025-05-04
Paul Auster is mentioned as the husband of Siri Hustvedt.
Visita i respostaAndorra· 2025-04-30
Paul Auster was a student at Columbia in 1968 and was involved in a protest that led to his arrest.
El fascismo en Estados Unidos | OpiniónSpain· 2025-04-18
Paul Auster was a student at Columbia and was involved in protests in 1968.
Siri Hustvedt : « La moitié des électeurs américains n’a pas choisi le néofascisme. En dépit de la peur, qui monte, l’opposition grandit »France· 2025-04-09Paul Auster is mentioned as a colleague of Jonathan Lethem.
Im Interview sagt der Autor, warum so viele Trump gewählt habenSwitzerland· 2025-03-24
Paul Auster is mentioned as the father of Sophie Auster and a writer who passed away from cancer.
Die Sängerin Sophie Auster im Interview: „Wir sind auf dem Weg in eine Diktatur“ - Kultur
Germany· 2025-03-21
Paul Auster is mentioned in the context of writing a commentary.
DN:s kritiker väljer de mest intressanta böckerna just nu.
Sweden· 2025-03-21
Méndez Guédez does not consider that a page ready in eight hours is a good day of work as Paul Auster saw it.
Juan Carlos Méndez Guédez: “La literatura venezolana a veces se alimenta demasiado de sí misma”
Venezuela· 2025-03-20
Paul Auster is a prominent US author who was part of the movement 'Writers against Trump' alongside Pierre Joris.
Kulturminister Thill würdigt gestorbenen Autor Pierre Joris
Luxembourg· 2025-02-28
Paul Auster is a US author who was part of the movement 'Writers against Trump' alongside Pierre Joris.
Prix Batty Weber-Preisträger Pierre Joris gestorbenLuxembourg· 2025-02-27Paul Auster's works are described as a formal lecture on the life of a Jewish immigrant.
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Dominican Republic· 2025-02-23
Paul Auster was a friend of Salman Rushdie who participated in a public event defending freedom of expression after the attack.
Arranca el juicio contra el hombre que intentó matar a Salman Rushdie en 2022 en Nueva York | InternacionalSpain· 2025-02-10
