Ben Lerner, Edges of Genre

"Ben Lerner, Edges of Genre, is an important and deeply engaging collection devoted to the work of Ben Lerner. ... the essays gathered here are incisive, illuminating studies of both his poetry and his fiction, and, in many cases, of the rich and productive crossings between those genres. The contributors attend closely to the formal innovations, intellectual rigor, and restless curiosity that define Lerner’s writing, offering fresh perspectives on a body of work that has helped shape contemporary literature. Lerner is, without question, one of the most significant writers of our moment. His work continually challenges assumptions about genre, representation, and the possibilities of literary art, while remaining attentive to the complexities of lived experience. The brilliance, ambition, and originality of his writing shine throughout this collection. Edges of Genre is a necessary and substantial contribution to Lerner studies, one that scholars, students, and devoted readers alike will return to for years to come as they think through the scope and significance of his achievement."

—Peter Gizzi, poet; author of Fierce Elegy"For all you Ben Lerner geeks out there, here's a great just-out collection of critical essays that addresses Lerner's fusion & confusion of genres throughout his career. The whole kicks off with a brilliant new piece by Lerner himself about Rei Terada's theory of phenomenophila, the celebration of ephemeral experiences without the need to categorize them & thereby turn them into Kantian fact."

—Lance Olsen, novelist; author of An Inventory of Benevolent Butterflies