Paul Auster Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, DOB(Famous Birthday), Family, Wife, Famous Books, Net Worth

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Paul Auster (Paul Benjamin Auster)

Last Updated: 02 Oct, 2023 | Views: 441

Age: 77

Profession: Writer

Other Profession(s): NoveList, Translator, Filmmaker

Famous For: Experimental detective stories

Higher Education: Graduated

Paul Auster Birth Date, Sign, Religion, Nationality, Hometown

Date of Birth
03 Feb, 1947 (77 Years 02 Months 16 Days)
Birth Country
United States
Birth State/Province
New Jersey
Birth District
Newark
Birth Sign
Aquarius
Religion
Jewish
Nationalities
American

Paul Auster Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):

Paul Auster, a well-known American Writer, was born in Newark. Internationally renowned novelist Paul Auster is well known for his distinctive topics, including absurdism, identity crises, and existentialism. His works have been translated into more than thirty other languages, making him one of the most distinctive and innovative authors in modern literature. He has also translated the works of numerous well-known French authors and is a successful editor, poet, and screenwriter. In addition, he has written heartfelt autobiographies and memoirs, including his first book, "The Invention of Solitude," as well as "Winter Journal" and "Report From the Interior." He has also directed award-winning films. 

Career:

One of his books, published under the pseudonym Paul Benjamin, was titled "Squeeze Play," published in 1982.

His "The New York Trilogy" trilogy of three mystery books was released by the publishing firm Faber & Faber in 1987. 

In the Country of Last Things, another one of his novels was released in the same year. A book set in Manhattan, New York, titled "Moon Palace" was released in 1989.

His book "The Brooklyn Follies" was released in 2005 by Henry Holt and Co. His 2000 presidential election-focused novel, "Man in the Dark," was released in 2008.

Achievements and Awards:

Paul was honored by the American Congress of Arts and Science with the Morton Dauwen Zabel Award in 1990. 

The John William Corrington Prize for Literary Excellence was given to Paul in 1996.

Unknown facts:

This well-known American playwright and screenwriter are so concerned with cleanliness that he always travels with his own set of silverware.

Paul Auster Height, Weight, Eye Color, Hair

Height (Approx.)
In Centimeters 182 cm
In Meters 1.82 m
In Feet & Inches 6'0"
Weight (Approx.)
In Kilograms 80 kg
In Pounds 176 Ibs
Eye Color
Blue
Hair Color
Gray

Paul Auster Family, Parents, Kids, Father, Mother, Children

Father's Name
Samuel Auster
Mother's Name
Queenie Bogat Auster
Spouse
Siri Hustvedt, Lydia Davis
Sister(s)
Janet Auster
Son(s)
Daniel Auster
Daughter(s)
Sophie Auster

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