Paul Auster, author of ‘New York Trilogy,’ dead at 77

Paul Auster, the celebrated American author known for "The New York Trilogy," has passed away at 77. Auster's multifaceted career included roles as a novelist, essayist, translator, screenwriter, and poet, with his works translated into over 40 languages. His death was confirmed by his friend and fellow author, Jacki Lyden. Auster's literary acclaim peaked with the 1987 publication of his experimental detective stories in "The New York Trilogy." His wife, Siri Hustvedt, recently shared that Auster had been battling cancer since December 2022.