PRINCE OF ASTURIAS AWARD FOR LETTERS 2006

MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERSPaul Auster (New Jersey, USA, 1947) is one of the most prominent contemporary writers, known for his novels that explore identity, chance and the intersection between reality and fiction. Author of iconic works such as The New York Trilogy, The Moon Palace and Leviathan, his unique style combines mystery, introspection and a profound reflection on the human experience.

Auster has also worked as a screenwriter, essayist and poet, establishing himself as a key voice in modern literature. He is as popular and successful an author as he is critically respected.