The One-Act Plays

"The ONE-ACT PLAYS of LUIGI PIRANDELLO" is a compelling collection that showcases the mastery of one of the twentieth century's most influential dramatists. Luigi Pirandello, a Nobel Prize laureate, redefined the boundaries of theatre by exploring the fluid nature of human identity and the thin line between reality and illusion. This anthology features a series of concise yet powerful works that capture the essence of his philosophical inquiries and psychological depth.

Each play serves as a laboratory for the human condition, presenting characters caught in existential crises or social absurdities. From the haunting tension of "The Man with the Flower in His Mouth" to the biting irony of his shorter comedies, Pirandello's one-act works distill his grander theatrical themes into potent, concentrated narratives. The collection explores the discord between the masks individuals wear and their internal truths, a hallmark of his groundbreaking contribution to modernism.

Essential for students of world literature and lovers of avant-garde theatre, these plays remain as provocative and relevant today as when they were first performed. This volume provides an intimate look at the evolving style of a writer who forever changed the landscape of the stage.

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