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Leonard Gaya

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in Paris area, France
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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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Announcement: 'A Year in Kafka' becomes 'Paper Knife'

I’m excited to announce that our journey, which began as A Year in Kafka, is undergoing a metamorphosis of its own: a change that will broaden our literary horizons while continuing our deep dive into Franz Kafka’s world. A Year in Kafka is rebranding to Paper Knife, a new name that reflects my desire to expand our discussions to other writers and thought-provoking topics in the future, beyond the

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Mensonge romantique et vérité romanesque by René Girard
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Dans Mensonge romantique et vérité romanesque, publié en 1961, René Girard développe une théorie du désir et de sa représentation en littérature. Armé de son compas, Girard semble avoir trouvé les preuves de ce que Pascal jugeait impossible : une géo ...more
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