Paul Bowles is best remembered as an author, having penned books like The Sheltering Sky and Let It Come Down, among others. A multifaceted artist, Bowles also served as a composer and translator. Ever the globetrotter, he lived in several countries including the United States, France and Morocco. He famously moved to Tangier where his writing was influenced by the works of French, Spanish and Arabic writers. Bowles lived a life that captured great depths of emotion in his books, through themes of alienation and individual perseverance in the face of daunting challenge. His books still have lasting impact today with many authors citing Paul Bowles as a major influence on their writing.
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