Paul Auster
Born in 1947
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Paul Auster was an acclaimed American author known for his postmodern fiction and exploration of identity, chance, and the nature of reality.
His most famous works include The New York Trilogy, The Book of Illusions, and 4 3 2 1.
Auster received numerous literary awards and honors throughout his career, including the Prince of Asturias Prize for Literature and the NYC Literary Honors.
His writing often incorporated elements of detective fiction, metafiction, and existentialism.
Auster's work has been translated into over 40 languages, cementing his status as a significant figure in contemporary literature.
He passed away in 2024 at the age of 77.