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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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A Pilgrimage To Kafka's Prague

tl;dr: In which I invite you to trace Kafka’s footsteps in Prague, real-time, via Notes.

I’m thrilled to share some exciting news with you. In just a few days, I’ll embark on a pilgrimage to the heart of Kafkaesque territory: Prague! There, I’ll explore the cobblestone streets and Gothic spires that once inspired our beloved author. And I plan to use Substack Notes to take you along on this literar

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