Both in the academic context and in secondary education Paul Auster's works enjoy a lasting
popularity as study texts from the field of late-twentieth century American fiction. For the
interpretation of this author's writings however it has proved indispensable to take into
account the autobiographical and literary allusions which occur in his books and the
cross-references among them. This volume answers to the need for accurate information by
providing detailed material on the allusions and references in Auster's works. Furthermore the
book also contains data on earlier versions of Auster publications (this material was compiled
after a study of the novelist's original manuscripts) and the most comprehensive bibliography
of Auster's writings and criticism of his work to date.
