The Brooklyn Follies by Paul Auster (Book Analysis)

Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

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• Publisher: BrightSummaries.com
• Year: 2016
• ISBN:
  9782806279088
• Topic: Study Aids
• Subtopic: Study Guides

Unlock the more straightforward side of The Brooklyn Follies with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Brooklyn Follies by Paul Auster, which tells the story of a man named Nathan and the journey he and his family undertake through divorce, death and love. Both heartwarming and heartbreaking, The Brooklyn Follies gives a true insight into the reality of family life and of life in New York. Although it does not touch on the events of 9/11, the story ends the morning of the devastating terrorist attack, and many people have tried to interpret why Auster chose to end the novel then. Auster's works have been translated into 40 languages and often deal with themes revolving around the search for identity and existentialism.Find out everything you need to know about The Brooklyn Follies in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
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•Character studies
•Key themes and symbols
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Table of contents

• Paul Auster
• The Brooklyn Follies
• Summary
• Character study
• Analysis
• Further reflection
• Further reading