The Invention of Solitude by Paul Auster

A Memoir

"The Invention of Solitude" is a deeply personal and introspective memoir split into two parts, where the author grapples with the concepts of identity, memory, and solitude. The first part focuses on the author's reflections and memories of his late father, while the second part delves into the author's own experience of fatherhood, his life, and his thoughts. The book explores themes of existentialism, the nature of writing, and the complex dynamics of parent-child relationships.

The 2547th greatest book of all time


Published
1982
Nationality
American
Length
Short
Pages
174
Words
47,000
Original Language
English
Alternate Titles
None

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