Ben Lerner
9 books
About the Author
Ben Lerner is an acclaimed American author, poet, and critic whose work deftly explores the intersections of language, art, and human experience. Born in 1979 in Topeka, Kansas, he studied at Brown University and earned a PhD in English from Stanford. Lerner's debut novel, Leaving the Atocha Station, won the Believer Prize and established him as a vital voice in contemporary fiction, blending autofiction with philosophical inquiry. His poetry collection The Lichtenberg Figures received the prestigious Hayden Carruth Award for New and Emerging Poets, showcasing his innovative lyricism. Lerner's writing often grapples with themes of authenticity, translation, and the failures of communication, earning him fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and a MacArthur 'Genius' Grant. He teaches at Brooklyn College and continues to push the boundaries of literary form.
Common genres
Writing style
lyrical
introspective
intellectual
Books by Ben Lerner
