University of Copenhagen names author Paul Auster honorary alumnus
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Auster receives the honorary title in recognition of a remarkable body of work that attracts general readers as well as academics in great numbers, but also for the special connection he has formed with his large Danish audience: Auster has released six of his novels in Denmark in advance of their publication in English.
When Rector Ralf Hemmingsen appoints internationally acclaimed American writer Paul Auster honorary alumnus at a ceremony in University of Copenhagen’s Ceremonial Hall, he will be the first foreign-language novelist to receive the honours.
With the nomination, Paul Auster joins a select group of 10 honorary alumni, including Richard Levin, President of Yale University.
