City of Glass
Book • 1987
Paul Auster's "City of Glass," the first novel in The New York Trilogy, delves into themes of identity, reality, and language through the story of Daniel Quinn, a detective fiction writer.
Mistaken for a private investigator named Paul Auster, Quinn assumes the false identity and becomes entangled in a case involving a man named Peter Stillman, who seeks to protect himself from his abusive father.
As Quinn immerses himself deeper into the investigation, he begins to lose his sense of self and becomes increasingly detached from reality.
Auster's narrative employs metafictional elements, blurring the lines between fiction and reality, inviting readers to question the nature of existence and perception.
The novel's labyrinthine plot and philosophical musings create an atmosphere of uncertainty and mystery, leaving a lasting impact on those who delve into its depths.
Mistaken for a private investigator named Paul Auster, Quinn assumes the false identity and becomes entangled in a case involving a man named Peter Stillman, who seeks to protect himself from his abusive father.
As Quinn immerses himself deeper into the investigation, he begins to lose his sense of self and becomes increasingly detached from reality.
Auster's narrative employs metafictional elements, blurring the lines between fiction and reality, inviting readers to question the nature of existence and perception.
The novel's labyrinthine plot and philosophical musings create an atmosphere of uncertainty and mystery, leaving a lasting impact on those who delve into its depths.
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Siri Hustvedt
Siri Hustvedt's tribute to her late husband Paul Auster
