La ragione degli altri: Commedia in tre atti

Name: La ragione degli altri: Commedia in tre atti
Author: Luigi Pirandello

By Luigi Pirandello

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A three-act drama centers on a childless wife whose long-suppressed anguish erupts as she confronts her husband’s relationship with another woman and asserts a moral claim concerning the child involved. Scenes of polite conversation and overheard impressions reveal how each character’s self-image depends on others’ perceptions, and how private pain becomes public performance. The play dissects the collision between reasoned argument and raw feeling, the masks people adopt to live socially, and the painful consequences when duty, possession, and identity are negotiated in words and staged encounters.

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Luigi Pirandello

Luigi Pirandello (1867-1936) was an influential Italian playwright, novelist, and short story writer, renowned for his innovative contributions to modern literature. He is best known for his exploration of identity, reality, and the nature of existence, often blurring the lines between fiction and reality. His most famous work, "Sei personaggi in cerca d'autore" (Six Characters in Search of an Author), exemplifies his unique style and philosophical inquiries. Pirandello's plays, such as "Enrico IV" and "L'umorismo," showcase his mastery of the theatrical form, while his novels delve into the complexities of human psychology. His legacy continues to resonate in contemporary literature and theater.