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“Think of the satisfaction [...] of crawling into bed and knowing that your dreams are about to take place on top of nineteenth-century American literature. Imagine the pleasure of sitting down to a meal with the entire Renaissance lurking below your food. In point of fact, I had no idea which books were in which boxes, but I was a great one for making up stories back then, and I liked the sound of those sentences, even if they were false.”

Quote by Paul Auster

Work

Moon Palace

Moon Palace is a science fiction novel that explores a dystopian world where political machinations and the search for personal identity are central themes. The story unfolds in a futuristic society, where the protagonist navigates a complex web of power struggles and discovers the true nature of their origins. 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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