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Paul Auster discusses 'Leviathan' in 1993 artpress interview

publication · 2026-04-23

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

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