Ben marcus new yorker

You're referring to Ben Marcus, the American writer and editor, not the Ben Marcus who is a writer for The New Yorker.

Ben Marcus is a renowned author of fiction, nonfiction, and essays. He is known for his innovative and experimental writing style, which often explores themes of language, identity, and the human condition.

Marcus has published several books of fiction, including "The Age of Wire and String" (1995), "Notable American Women" (2002), and "Leaving the Sea" (2011). He has also published several collections of essays, including "Notable American Women: An Anthology" (2003) and "The Orphan List" (2013).

Marcus has received numerous awards and honors for his writing, including the PEN/Voelcker Award for Poetry, the National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, and the Whiting Award. He has also been a finalist for the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize.

As for his connection to The New Yorker, Ben Marcus has been a frequent contributor to the magazine, publishing numerous essays, stories, and reviews over the years. He has also served as the editor of the magazine's fiction department, from 2001 to 2006.