Fourth Lot of 2024

Fourth Lot of 2024


A short insight into the work of one of the great writers of Western literature of the last half century.


An exemplary work on the use of art as a form of social criticism in the service of power or the State.


And why, without being bad, they aren’t excellent books.


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Ravi Teja Mandapaka

Researcher in Food Safety, Food Security and Agricultural Sciences; Columnist on Sports; Member, Royal Society of Literature.

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Does Paul Auster emphasize the importance of spending time alone to enhance creativity in his writing? At the same time, doesn't he warn us against becoming too immersed in solitude and fear losing touch with reality?  Yes, solitude facilitates introspection and shapes one's sense of self as characters confront existential questions and try to find their place in the world. Auster's exploration of solitude is far from simplistic, and invites readers to engage critically with his work towards challenging them to deepen their understanding of his literary oeuvre.

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