Coverage dated April 30, 2024

Paul Auster, filmmaker and author known for ‘New York Trilogy,’ dies at 77

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Paul Auster, a prolific, prize-winning man of letters and filmmaker known for such inventive narratives and meta-narratives as “The New York Trilogy” and “4 3 2 1,” has died at age 77.

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  1. The Guardian

    Paul Auster, American author of The New York Trilogy, dies aged 77 (opens The Guardian)

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    The writer of The New York Trilogy, Leviathan and 4 3 2 1 – known for his stylised postmodernist fiction – has died from complications of lung cancer

  2. WGN Chicago

    Paul Auster, filmmaker and author known for ‘New York Trilogy,’ dies at 77 (opens WGN Chicago)

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    Paul Auster, a prolific, prize-winning man of letters and filmmaker known for such inventive narratives and meta-narratives as “The New York Trilogy” and “4 3 2 1,” has died at age 77.

  3. CNN

    Paul Auster, author of ‘New York Trilogy,’ dead at 77 (opens CNN)

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    Paul Auster, the acclaimed American author of “The New York Trilogy,” has died at age 77.

  4. WDIO Duluth

    Paul Auster, prolific and experimental man of letters and filmmaker, dies at 77 (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    Author Paul Auster has died at age 77. Auster was a prolific, prize-winning man of letters and filmmaker known for such inventive narratives and meta-narratives as “The New York Trilogy” and “4 3 2 1." Auster’s death was confirmed Wednesday by his literary representatives.

  5. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Paul Auster, prolific author, filmmaker and N.J. native, dies at 77 (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    Auster wrote the New York Triology and 4-3-2-1 among many other works.

  6. New York Post

    Paul Auster, bestselling author of ‘New York Trilogy,’ dead at 77 (opens New York Post)

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    U.S. novelist and screenwriter Paul Auster died of complications from lung cancer at his home in Brooklyn on Tuesday evening aged 77.

  7. Entertainment Weekly

    Paul Auster, prolific Brooklyn writer and filmmaker, dies at 77 (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Paul Auster, the Brooklyn-based writer of novels like 'The New York Trilogy' and movies like 'Smoke,' has died at 77.

  8. Fox News

    American author Paul Auster, known for 'The New York Trilogy,' dies at 77 (opens Fox News)

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    Paul Auster, a renowned author and filmmaker known for his narratives, including works like "The New York Trilogy" and "4 3 2 1," has died at the age of 77.

  9. New York Times

    Paul Auster, the Patron Saint of Literary Brooklyn, Dies at 77 (opens New York Times)

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    With critically lauded works like “The New York Trilogy,” the charismatic author drew inspiration from his adopted borough and won worldwide acclaim.

  10. Variety

    Paul Auster, ‘The New York Trilogy’ Writer, Dies at 77 (opens Variety)

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    Paul Auster, a novelist, director and screenwriter, died of complications from lung cancer at his home in New York City on April 30. He was 77.

  11. Los Angeles Times

    Paul Auster, postmodern author behind 'The New York Trilogy' and 'Smoke,' dies at 77 (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Paul Auster, the famed American postmodern writer, has died at 77. The bestselling author was diagnosed with cancer in 2022.

  12. NPR

    Bestselling novelist Paul Auster, author of 'The New York Trilogy,' dies at 77 (opens NPR)

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    A leading figure in his generation of postmodern American writers, Auster wrote more than 20 novels, including City of Glass, Sunset Park, 4 3 2 1 and The Brooklyn Follies.

  13. amNewYork

    Paul Auster, 77, prolific writer known for ‘The New York Trilogy’ (opens amNewYork)

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    Paul Auster, a prolific, prize-winning man of letters and filmmaker known for such inventive narratives and meta-narratives as “The New York Trilogy” and “4 3

  14. France 24

    Prolific US novelist Paul Auster dies aged 77 (opens France 24)

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    American author Paul Auster who made his name with noirish, existentialist novels about lonely writers, outsiders and down-and-outers that were a huge hit in Europe particularly, has died aged 77.

  15. Deutsche Welle

    US novelist Paul Auster dies aged 77 – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The US novelist was one of the world's most important contemporary literary voices, with his books translated into 40 languages.

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