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Ben Lerner

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Benjamin S. Lerner (born February 4, 1979) is an American poet, novelist, essayist, and critic. The recipient of fellowships from the Fulbright, Guggenheim, and MacArthur Foundations, Lerner has been a finalist for the National Book Award for Poetry, the National Book Critics Circle Award in fiction, and the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, among many other honors. Lerner teaches at Brooklyn College, where he was named a Distinguished Professor of English in 2016. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 16 different languages on Wikipedia. Ben Lerner is the 7,514th most popular writer, the 20,049th most popular biography from United States and the 1,263rd most popular American Writer.

Ben Lerner is an American writer known for his novels such as "Leaving the Atocha Station" and "10:04," which explore themes of art, identity, and the complexities of contemporary life. He is also recognized for his poetry and essays, contributing significantly to contemporary literature.

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Among writers, Ben Lerner ranks 7,514 out of 7,302. Before him are Tim Harford, Jon Ronson, Fatima Bhutto, Maurizio Giuliano, Silvio Horta, and Rie Yasumi. After him are Rob Sheffield, Catherynne M. Valente, Rebekah Brooks, Geoffrey S. Fletcher, Debora Patta, and Armin Navabi.

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Among people born in 1979, Ben Lerner ranks 1,433. Before him are Nina Solheim, Mitsuru Hasegawa, Cian O'Connor, Michelle Perry, Jacob Young, and Lecrae. After him are David Cortés, Garry Monk, David Crawshay, Paul Nicholls, Jake Shields, and Vladimir Marín.

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Among people born in United States, Ben Lerner ranks 20,057 out of NaN. Before him are Jay Rock (1985), Jimmer Fredette (1989), Michelle Perry (1979), Jacob Young (1979), Lecrae (1979), and Mikie Sherrill (1972). After him are Brett Gardner (1983), Amy Acuff (1975), Charlie Dent (1960), Sebastian Lletget (1992), Evan Bates (1989), and Ashnikko (1996).

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Among Writers In United States

Among writers born in United States, Ben Lerner ranks 1,263. Before him are Emily Temple-Wood (1994), Bari Weiss (1984), V. E. Schwab (1987), Dave Rubin (1976), Amanda Beard (1981), and Silvio Horta (1974). After him are Rob Sheffield (1966), Catherynne M. Valente (1979), Geoffrey S. Fletcher (1970), Bill Oakley (1966), Jeremy Scahill (1974), and Frank Santopadre (1961).

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