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Paul Auster

Paul Auster, born in Newark in 1947, is a US writer renowned for his works blending existentialism and crime fiction.

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Paul Auster: Literary superstar turns 75

Paul Auster: Literary superstar turns 75

He can't imagine a life without writing, but, at 75, Auster recalls his doubts that success would ever come.
CultureFebruary 2, 2022
Paul Auster

Paul Auster among diverse 2017 Man Booker Prize shortlist

Paul Auster among diverse 2017 Man Booker Prize shortlist

New and established writers are among the six authors that will battle it out for Britain's Man Booker Prize.
CultureSeptember 13, 2017
Paul Auster

Paul Auster tours Germany with novel '4321'

Paul Auster tours Germany with novel '4321'

"4321" is considered Paul Auster's magnum opus. The US author will tour five German cities this week for book readings.
CultureMarch 14, 2017
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