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In this sonnet sequence, Lerner blends contemporary phrases — which portrays his youth and connectedness with popular culture — but also fuses a philosophical outlook in classic poetic form. He has dazzling wit, but also puts you in your place, shuts you up, and makes you keep reading. Lichtenberg Figures is a book that won't stay on your bookshelf long; it will more likely be on the nightstand, on the desk, bookmarked and underlined. You'll want to mimic and recreate Lerner — the sign of a great poet.