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Leonard Gaya

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Leonard Gaya is a French writer based in London who blends dark comedy with experimental narratives. Though a Sorbonne-educated polyglot, he writes primarily in English. He has worked on theatre productions of Shakespeare, Molière, and Beckett.

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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's "Fat Man"

As I said last week, let’s dive back into Kafka’s “Description of a Struggle,” specifically the “Fat Man” section (PDF, pp. 44 to 68), which I believe should get its own dedicated post. Indeed, this is not a straightforward narrative! Kafka introduces a complex, intertwined structure, replicating the story’s surreal and disorienting effect. The tale unfolds like a set of Russian dolls (think One T

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