The New York Trilogy Books in Order
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The New York Trilogy by Paul Auster, published between 1985 and 1986, consists of three novels that explore themes of identity, reality, and narrative through the experiences of their protagonists. Each book follows a character who becomes entangled in a search or a relationship that leads to a crisis of self and a blurring of reality and imagination. The series is set in New York and examines the psychological and existential challenges faced by individuals navigating personal and external forces.
The New York Trilogy was first published in 1987 in the United States by Faber & Faber.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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1985 · Paul Auster
The 1985 novel City of Glass is the first part of Paul Auster's New York Trilogy. The other two parts are Ghosts and The Locked Room. It follows…
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Hinter verschlossenen Türen is a novel by American writer Paul Auster, published in 1986 as a standalone work and in 1987 as the third part of the…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The New York Trilogy books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “City of Glass”. Start with “City of Glass.”
How many books are in the The New York Trilogy series?
We list 2 books by Paul Auster , published between 1985–1986.
Where can I buy the The New York Trilogy books?
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