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Paul Theroux

Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux is the author of many highly acclaimed books. His novels include The Lower River and The Mosquito Coast, and his renowned travel books include Ghost Train to the Eastern Star and Dark Star Safari. He lives in Hawaii and Cape Cod.


The Day of the Dead: Day of Masquerade and Rebellion

"The mood is festive with a subtext of anarchy.
October 31, 2019  By Paul Theroux
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Paul Bowles: ‘Here’s My Message. Everything Gets Worse’

Paul Theroux on the Existentialism of The Sheltering Sky
May 11, 2018  By Paul Theroux
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