Paul Auster discusses 'Leviathan' in 1993 artpress interview
In a 1993 interview with artpress, Florianne Vidal spoke with Paul Auster about his novel 'Leviathan', published after 'City of Glass' and 'Moon Palace'. The book follows Benjamin Sachs, a writer who is pulled downward and shattered before being returned to a state of nature. Auster discussed his place among contemporaries like Russell Banks and Don DeLillo, the music of chance, and the images of Wim Wenders.
Key facts
- Paul Auster published 'Leviathan' after 'City of Glass' and 'Moon Palace'.
- The novel's protagonist is Benjamin Sachs, a writer who is shattered and returned to a state of nature.
- Florianne Vidal interviewed Auster for artpress in 1993.
- Auster discussed his place among authors Russell Banks and Don DeLillo.
- Auster talked about the music of chance and images of Wim Wenders.
Entities
Artists
- Paul Auster
- Florianne Vidal
- Russell Banks
- Don DeLillo
- Wim Wenders
Institutions
- artpress
Sources
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