Gentrification in Brooklyn – Where The Borough Is Headed Exemplified Through A Close Reading of Paul Auster's Sunset Park (original) (raw)

This paper examines the phenomenon of gentrification in Brooklyn, specifically focusing on the neighborhoods of Park Slope and Sunset Park, through the lens of Paul Auster's novel _Sunset Park_. It discusses the historical context of gentrification in Brooklyn, highlights the limited academic literature on Sunset Park, and incorporates perspectives from contemporary online sources to understand the evolving social dynamics. The paper also posits a hypothesis regarding the future trajectory of Brooklyn amid gentrification.