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The New York Trilogy

The New York Trilogy is a critically acclaimed series of three interconnected novellas that delve into the complexities of human nature and the urban landscape. The stories are known for their intricate plots, philosophical musings, and the way they blur the lines between fiction and reality. more

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Paul Auster
Paul Auster

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

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“So Rwandan history is dangerous. Like all of history, it is a record of successive struggles for power, and to a very large extent power consists in the ability to make others inhabit your story of their reality - even, as is so often the case, when that story is written in their blood.”