Three Plays by Luigi Pirandello: Six Characters in Search of an Author; Henry IV and Right You Are (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432606565)

""Three Plays by Luigi Pirandello"" is a collection of three plays written by the Italian playwright Luigi Pirandello. The plays included in this collection are ""Six Characters in Search of an Author"", ""Henry IV"", and ""Right You Are (If You Think You Are)"". ""Six Characters in Search of an Author"" is a groundbreaking play that explores the boundaries between reality and fiction. The play follows a group of characters who are searching for an author to tell their story, blurring the lines between the characters' lives and the actors who portray them.""Henry IV"" is a tragicomedy that tells the story of a man who believes himself to be the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV. The play explores themes of identity, madness, and the nature of reality.""Right You Are (If You Think You Are)"" is a satirical play that delves into the complexities of truth and perception. The play follows a group of characters who become obsessed with uncovering the truth about a mysterious family that has moved into their town.Overall, ""Three Plays by Luigi Pirandello"" is a thought-provoking collection of plays that explores the human condition and the nature of reality.1922. Contains Six Characters in Search of an Author; Henry IV.; and Right You Are! (If You Think So). Pirandello, Italian author, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1934. Pirandello's plays are often seen as forerunners for theater of the absurd. Right You Are (If You Think So) marked Pirandello's interest in the examination of the relativity of truth. The story was about a woman whose identity remains hidden and who could be one of the two very different people. Six Characters in Search of An Author created a scandal when it was first performed in Rome, but was hailed as a masterpiece in Paris. Henry IV received much better reception in Italy. It told about a man who believes he is the German emperor Henry IV. To accommodate his illness his wealthy sister has placed him in a medieval castle surrounded by actors dressed as eleventh-century courtiers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Luigi Pirandello
ISBN-10: 1432606565
ISBN-13: 9781432606565
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/23/2005
Pages: 248
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d