Analysis of Paul Austers "City of Glass". A traditional detective novel

The seminar paper analyzes Paul Auster's City of Glass through a psychoanalytical lens, focusing on the protagonist Daniel Quinn's development and identity formation. It questions whether the work fits the traditional detective novel framework. The paper is structured around Lacanian theory and examines Quinn's behavior and inner life, highlighting his search for identity. It emphasizes Auster's unique positioning of Quinn within the conventions of detective fiction, offering insights into both character development and genre evolution.