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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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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 Yiddish Night at the Café Savoy

Now visualise our insurance clerk—bowler hat and all—Herr Kafka, his days consumed by factory safety reports, suddenly transfixed by a ragtag bunch of Eastern European Jewish actors performing on the modest stage of Prague’s Café Savoy. It’s autumn 1911, and Kafka is about to embark on a love affair with an art form he had previously ignored: Yiddish theatre. This wasn’t just a fleeting fancy. He

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Leonard Gaya made a comment onParis Brothels and Stolen Art: A Fragmented Journey "Amazing! Just so you know, I’m covering his whole life and work over on Substack. Feel free to subscribe: leonardgaya.substack.com"
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Leonard Gaya made a comment onhis reviewofLa última curda (Las aventuras del Capitán Torrezno #10) La última curda by Santiago Valenzuela "Esta serie, la verdad, es muy buena e imponente (unas dos mil páginas en total); a mi parecer, mereceria ser mas conocida."
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Las Aventuras del Capitán Torrezno se han convertido en un referente para el cómic español. En La última curda, décima entrega de esta serie, Valenzuela nos adentra una vez más en un mundo complejo donde la trama se desarrolla con la ausencia del pro Las Aventuras del Capitán Torrezno se han convertido en un referente para el cómic español. En La última curda, décima entrega de esta serie, Valenzuela nos adentra una vez más en un mundo complejo donde la trama se desarrolla con la ausencia del propio protagonista.A estas alturas, Valenzuela no tiene ningún miedo de experimentar con el formato y el lenguaje del cómic: el libro está lleno de viñetas complejas que se combinan con textos densos y provocativos, logrando construir un universo propio, mezcla de ironía, humor negro, pesadilla y surrealismo.Como en los volúmenes anteriores, la narrativa, salpicada de simbolismo y referencias a menudo crípticas (pero explicadas en cierta medida en un extenso apéndice escrito en modo de tebeo metanarrativo), desafía las convenciones del género, presentándose como un caleidoscopio de eventos, en el cual personajes como los “técnicos”, los beodos de taberna, y los “barbudos compañeros de piso” se interconectan de maneras inesperadas y forman un rompecabezas que parece no tener fin.El propio Valenzuela declaró que este podría haber sido el último volumen de la saga. Sin embargo, no es así. El último volumen, Anamnesis, solo podrá ser un punto y final (si es que llega) a un viaje extraordinario a través de la imaginación de su autor. Un viaje que me ha dejado con una sensación única de asombro y fascinación, y alguna que otra de aburrimiento.< Volumen #9 ...more
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**Leonard Gaya**rated a book really liked it Babel by Santiago Valenzuela Babel (Las Aventuras del Capitan Torrezno #9) by Santiago Valenzuela Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
Babel es el noveno volumen de la aclamada serie de cómics Las Aventuras del Capitán Torrezno del autor español Santiago Valenzuela. Publicado en 2015, este tomo continúa las épicas peripecias su singular protagonista en el universo fantástico de la S Babel es el noveno volumen de la aclamada serie de cómics Las Aventuras del Capitán Torrezno del autor español Santiago Valenzuela. Publicado en 2015, este tomo continúa las épicas peripecias su singular protagonista en el universo fantástico de la Sierra Madre.Según hemos visto en anteriores volúmenes, Torrezno es un borrachín suburbano transportado a un “micromundo” contenido en el sótano de un edificio, donde se convierte en un héroe accidental en medio de una guerra entre iconoclastas e idólatras. Mientras la primera parte de la serie narraba el asedio a la ciudad amurallada de Deeneim en un tono satírico con reminiscencias del underground, este segundo ciclo se centra en una campaña épica que abarca todo un continente.Babel retoma la trama justo donde la dejó La estrella de la mañana y nos sumerge una vez más en su universo único, cargado de crítica social, surrealismo y humor ácido. Gráficamente, este noveno álbum mantiene el pulido estilo en blanco y negro de anteriores volúmenes, aunque introduce elementos más dramáticos en la representación de la ciudad laberíntica de Babel. Torrezno y sus secuaces habituales (Sansón, Fatalissta, etc.) continúan sus correrías por este vasto microcosmos, un modelo reducido del mar Mediterráneo, alrededor de la misteriosa torre de Babel, conquistada por los ejércitos del Gran Khan. Aquí, se ven envueltos en intrigas políticas, conflictos internos y situaciones cada vez más delirantes.A su vez, mediante una narración multicapas en la que se cruzan universos paralelos, Valenzuela parodia tanto las mitologías antiguas como las religiones actuales. Retoma temas de la literatura clásica (con referencias explícitas a la Iliada y al Génesis, a los mitos de Baal y a la gnosis, a la pintura de Brueghel y a la novela de Cervantes) y de la cultura popular (Star Wars, Mœbius, Chanbara y anécdotas de parroquianos de bar), reinventándolos con maestría y dotándolos de nuevos significados. Esta habilidad para rejuvenecer temas clásicos demuestra, si aún hiciera falta, que el cómic puede ser tan inventivo y relevante como cualquier otra forma de literatura.< Volumen #8> Volumen #10 ...more
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Las Aventuras del Capitán Torrezno se han convertido en un referente para el cómic español. En La última curda, décima entrega de esta serie, Valenzuela nos adentra una vez más en un mundo complejo donde la trama se desarrolla con la ausencia del pro Las Aventuras del Capitán Torrezno se han convertido en un referente para el cómic español. En La última curda, décima entrega de esta serie, Valenzuela nos adentra una vez más en un mundo complejo donde la trama se desarrolla con la ausencia del propio protagonista.A estas alturas, Valenzuela no tiene ningún miedo de experimentar con el formato y el lenguaje del cómic: el libro está lleno de viñetas complejas que se combinan con textos densos y provocativos, logrando construir un universo propio, mezcla de ironía, humor negro, pesadilla y surrealismo.Como en los volúmenes anteriores, la narrativa, salpicada de simbolismo y referencias a menudo crípticas (pero explicadas en cierta medida en un extenso apéndice escrito en modo de tebeo metanarrativo), desafía las convenciones del género, presentándose como un caleidoscopio de eventos, en el cual personajes como los “técnicos”, los beodos de taberna, y los “barbudos compañeros de piso” se interconectan de maneras inesperadas y forman un rompecabezas que parece no tener fin.El propio Valenzuela declaró que este podría haber sido el último volumen de la saga. Sin embargo, no es así. El último volumen, Anamnesis, solo podrá ser un punto y final (si es que llega) a un viaje extraordinario a través de la imaginación de su autor. Un viaje que me ha dejado con una sensación única de asombro y fascinación, y alguna que otra de aburrimiento.< Volumen #9 ...more
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