"The world is so unpredictable. Things happen suddenly, unexpectedly. We want to feel we are in control of our own existence. In some ways we are, in some ways we're not. We are ruled by the forces of chance and coincidence."
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Paul Auster, born on February 3, 1947, in Newark, New Jersey, is a distinguished American author, director, and screenwriter renowned for his innovative storytelling and philosophical depth. His works, often exploring themes of identity, chance, and existentialism, include acclaimed novels like "The New York Trilogy" and "Moon Palace." Auster’s literary contributions have not only earned him numerous awards but also solidified his legacy as a leading voice in contemporary literature, reflecting the complexities of modern existence through his intricate narratives.
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"For me, a paragraph in a novel is a bit like a line in a poem. It has its own shape, its own music, its own integrity."
Paul Auster
"I guess I wanted to leave America for awhile. It wasn't that I wanted to become an expatriate, or just never come back, I needed some breathing room. I'd already been translating French poetry, I'd been to Paris once before and liked it very much, and so I just went."
Paul Auster"I was always interested in French poetry sort of as a sideline to my own work, I was translating contemporary French poets. That kind of spilled out into translation as a way to earn money, pay for food and put bread on the table."
Paul Auster