Spot on for the stars of international contemporary poetry! Among them is Dinçer Güçyeter, known for his electrifying live performances. The Czech Republic, partner country at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair, is represented by Petr Hruška, one of its most important literary voices. With Ben Lerner, one of the most influential figures working across the boundary between poetry and prose can be experienced on stage. Halyna Kruk, originally from Lviv, presents her new poetry collection «A Crash Course in Molotov Cocktails». The evening is hosted by Logan February.
With Dinçer Güçyeter, Petr Hruška, Halyna Kruk, Ben Lerner, Mátyás Dunajcsik
Moderated by Logan February
The event will be held in English, with readings in German, English, Ukrainian and Czech, with German and English translations projected on screen.
In advance to the event, the Poetry Night I: Poetry in the Neighborhood will take place as a series of wandering readings in three spaces near Haus der Berliner Festspiele.
A combination ticket for the Poetry Night is available for €18 (reduced rate: €12), which includes admission to both Part I and Part II. Single tickets cost €12 (reduced rate: €8).
We regret that Eileen Myles will not be taking part in this year’s International Literature Festival Berlin. We hope to welcome them at a future edition of our festival. Tickets for the «Poetry Night: Part II» remain valid. Tickets already purchased for «How to Live Twice» will be refunded.
We also regret that Dinçer Güçyeter is unable to attend the Poetry Night himself. His poems will be read on his behalf by Dilek Mayatürk.
