“I tended to find lines of poetry beautiful only when I encountered them quoted in prose, in the essays my professors had assigned in college, where the line breaks were replaced with slashes, so that what was communicated was less a particular poem than the echo of poetic possibility. Insofar as I was interested in the arts, I was interested in the disconnect between my experience of actual artworks and the claims made on their behalf; the closest I'd come to having a profound experience of art was probably the experience of this distance, a profound experience of the absence of profundity.”
Quote by Ben Lerner
Work
Leaving the Atocha Station
In 'Leaving the Atocha Station,' the protagonist, a young American writer, finds himself in Madrid, grappling with his past and present. The narrative delves into the complexities of memory, identity, and the search for self amidst the vibrant backdrop of the city. The story is characterized by its poetic prose and introspective nature, offering readers a glimpse into the mind of a man navigating the tumultuous waters of his own existence. more
Author
Ben Lerner
Ben Lerner, born on February 4, 1979, is an American poet known for his unique style and profound reflections on contemporary social issues. more
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