Luigi Pirandello

Three Plays (eBook, ePUB)

Übersetzer: Livingstone, Arthur; Storer, Edward

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Luigi Pirandello's 'Three Plays' is a collection of thought-provoking and emotionally charged plays that delve into the complexities of human existence and the elusive nature of truth. The plays are characterized by their profound exploration of identity, reality, and the blurred boundaries between appearance and reality. Pirandello's distinctive literary style, marked by his innovative use of meta-theatrical techniques, challenges conventional notions of storytelling and invites the audience to question their own perceptions. Set against a backdrop of early 20th-century Italy, these plays reflect the turbulent social and political climate of the time, making them not only intellectually stimulating but also historically significant. Luigi Pirandello, an Italian playwright and novelist, drew inspiration for his work from his own experiences and observations of human behavior. His deep understanding of the human psyche and his fascination with the complexities of interpersonal relationships are evident in the depth and richness of his characters. Pirandello's penchant for probing beneath the surface of reality and exposing the contradictions of human nature is masterfully showcased in 'Three Plays.' I highly recommend 'Three Plays' to readers who appreciate thought-provoking literature that challenges their perceptions of reality and identity. Pirandello's timeless exploration of the human condition is both enlightening and deeply moving, making this collection a must-read for anyone interested in delving into the complexities of human existence.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 222
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664650559
• Artikelnr.: 58499531

Autorenporträt

Luigi Pirandello (1869-1936) broke decisively with the conventions of realist theatre with his two major plays, Six Characters in Search of an Author (1921) and Henry IV (1922). His relationship with Mussolini has been the subject of much debate, and his last play, The Mountain Giants (1937), reflects Pirandello's growing anxiety about artistic integrity under a fascist regime. The quintessential modernist playwright, his plays foreshadow the Theatre of the Absurd and anticipate the work of Samuel Beckett, Harold Pinter, and Eugene Ionesco. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1934. Anthony Mortimer is best known for his translations of Italian poetry, including Dante, Cavalcanti, Petrarch, and Michelangelo, and, forthcoming, François Villon (Oneworld, 2013).

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Note on the Text
Select Bibliography
Chronology
SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR
HENRY IV
THE MOUNTAIN GIANTS
Appendix: Preface to Six Characters in Search of an Author
Explanatory Notes