Editorial: Liberation

• Renowned writer Paul Auster died on April 30 after a tough battle with cancer.
• Auster would always return to New York, specifically to Brooklyn, which became a crucial element in his narrative.
• He was known for being a fervent critic of Donald Trump, who he viewed as a poison to democracy.
• Auster was saved from a difficult childhood thanks to books and his discovery of various languages, including French.

Conclusion: In his death, the literary world loses an unfathomable author, a great figure whose love for Brooklyn and French and passionate defence of democracy make him a reference point in contemporary literature.

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