“In the end, the art of hunger can be described as an existential art. It is a way of looking death in the face, and by death I mean death as we live it today: without God, without hope of salvation. Death as the abrupt and absurd end of life”
This collection brings together a range of prose pieces, including short stories, essays, and other narrative forms, offering readers a diverse and comprehensive view of the author's or authors' writing abilities and thematic interests. more
Paul Auster is an American author known for his unique narrative style and philosophical reflections. His works often explore themes of identity, memory, and reality, and have won him a wide audience. more
“thus, in a sense, we are all doomed. even if we stay away from black holes”
“Nature pulls one way and human nature another.”
“An ounce of heart knowledge is worth a ton of head learning.”
“There is no doubt fiction makes a better job of the truth.”
“If there’s a magic pony in the story, chances are I’ll read it.”