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Summary

«Moon Palace» is a novel by Paul Auster that tells the story of Marco Stanley Fogg, a young man who finds himself on the brink of poverty in New York City after the death of his uncle Victor. As he struggles to survive, he gradually loses everything he has and becomes homeless in Central Park. His life takes a turn when he finds a job with an eccentric old man, Thomas Effing, who asks Marco to write his memoirs. Through these memoirs, Marco learns about Effing's complex and tragic life, as well as his own past and family. The novel explores themes of loneliness, self-discovery, and the connections between generations.