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Moon Palace

By Paul Auster
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Moon Palace by Paul Auster follows the life of Marco Stanley Fogg, a young man navigating his way through life's challenges after the death of his mother. Set primarily in New York City during the 1960s, the story delves into themes of identity, destiny, and the interconnectedness of lives. Fogg's journey leads him to unexpected revelations about his past and the intricate ties between people.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by stories of self-discovery and exploration set against the backdrop of richly detailed American landscapes. The narrative weaves together themes of identity, family mysteries, and chance encounters, making it an engaging read for those who appreciate a blend of introspection and adventure.

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Against the mythical dreamscape of America, Auster brilliantly weaves the bizarre narrative of Marco Stanley Fogg, an orphan searching for love, his father, and the key to the riddle of his origin and fate.

Paul Auster's enthralling adventure story from the author of contemporary classic The New York Trilogy: 'a literary voice for the ages' (Guardian)

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Moon Palace is the story of Marco Stanley Fogg – a novel that spans three generations, from the early years of this century to the first lunar landings, and that moves from the canyons of Manhattan to the cruelly beautiful landscape of the American West.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571142200

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 April 1990

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 100g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Paul Auster was born in Newark, New Jersey in the United States in 1947. After attending Columbia University, he lived in France for four years. Since 1974 he has published poems, essays, novels, screenplays and translations. He was the editor of the short story anthology, True Tales of American Life. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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