Author Visit: Deniz Kiy

Based on his latest work, The Blocks, Deniz Kiy talks about how personal and social narratives turn into literature.
The blocks take place in an unnamed residential area somewhere in Denmark, following seven residents of the apartment buildings, which are both a home and a battle ground. The residents each face life hardships, both within the family, but also with the system that threatens to tear down their foundations.

The Blocks is a collective novel about the worlds that exist between us. It's magical social realism about power and resistance, homeless grief and boundless love.

About Deniz Kiy Deniz Kiy was born in Randers and grew up in Odense with parents who emigrated from Turkey. He graduated from the writers' school in 2019 and made his debut with the poetry collection Blue Eye subtitled Türcü in 2021. He received the Poetry Prize for the collection of poems.

The event is kindly supported by the Danish Arts Foundation.