Nachts leuchten die Schiffe

This poetry collection by Nico Bleutge features a central cycle of ten longer poems that are linguistically and thematically interconnected.

The poems delve into the Bosporus as a metaphor for global trade and its impact on traditional notions of time, transport, and speed.

The book also incorporates memories from the author's childhood and references to other literary works, such as Alfred Döblin's 'Berge Meere und Giganten'.

The poems are characterized by their nuanced and evocative language, blending day-to-day details with sublime and disturbed views, and exploring the somatic and environmental connections through a comparative structure.