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Ben Lerner's 'Transcription' explores hyper-connected world

Published Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · Updated October 27

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  • Ben Lerner's novel "Transcription" is the winner of this year's Orwell Prize for Political Fiction.

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  • The Hindu

    The article emphasizes how Ben Lerner's novel serves as a "wake-up call" for a hyper-connected world, prompting readers to question the necessity of writers and the place of imagination in an age dominated by technology and AI.

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