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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
Moderated by Logan February
In English, with readings in various languages
Translation of the reading passages in English and German
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
Moderated by Logan February
In English, with readings in various languages
Translation of the reading passages in English and German
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