Written Works - Dinçer Güçyeter assumes the role of Bergen-Enkheim's town clerk.
A Turkish writer and publisher, Dinçer Güçyeter, has been selected as the new town poet of Bergen-Enkheim. This role celebrates individuals who effortlessly transition between languages, cultures, and genres. Güçyeter is praised for his ability to observe the world around him, capturing moments with childlike wonder, somber melancholy, gallows humor, or theatrical anger.
With his "lantern of words," Güc̈yeter brings light to those often unnoticed in society. He offers a platform for the unheard, the marginalized. His writing is known for seamlessly blending prose and poetry, while also drawing inspiration from his own life experiences.
Güç̈yeter's debut novel, "Our Germany Fairy Tale," chronicles the journeys of immigrants as they seek a place to call home. It explores the struggles of finding one's own identity in a world full of identity prescriptions and predetermined roles. His focus in this story is the experiences of women in the family, navigating turbulent times between aspirations and reality, and torn between dreams and the harsher realities of life.
Güc̈yeter will take over from the departing Georgian writer Nino Haratischwili, who has held the position since 2017. The award ceremony will be held on August 30th. Haratischwili will address the gathering, passing the keys to the town poet's house to her successor, who will then deliver a welcoming speech to the audience.
This esteemed position was first established in 1974, setting the precedent for similar honors in other German-speaking regions. The name is inspired by the Bergen-Enkheim district of Frankfurt, which joined the city in 1977. The decision to award the prize is made by a committee consisting of local authors and Bergen-Enkheim residents. The prize provides the victor with the opportunity to reside in the "An der Oberpforte 4" house for a year and a monetary reward of 20,000 euros.
