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Leonard Gaya

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French writer based in London, Sorbonne-educated in literature and philosophy. Has worked on theatre productions of Shakespeare, Molière, Beckett, and Koltès. A classic lit and cinema maniac.

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Leonard Gaya Having read or seen "Hamlet" is certainly not necessary in order to understand what happens in "Fortinbras": several readers have told me they had enj…moreHaving read or seen "Hamlet" is certainly not necessary in order to understand what happens in "Fortinbras": several readers have told me they had enjoyed my play without any specific knowledge of Shakespeare. That said, in my opinion, having "Hamlet" in mind might undoubtedly provide a more enriching reading.(less)
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Kafka, Prague, and the Enduring Power of Place

tl;dr: Wherein yours truly traipses through the cobbled streets of Prague, following in the footsteps (and tram tracks) of one Franz Kafka. Expect encounters with giant metal heads, unsettling sculptures, and haunting echoes of bureaucracy, all seasoned with a dash of existential gloom (courtesy of Herr Doktor Kafka, not our humble author, thank goodness).

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