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Luigi Pirandello

by Walter Starkie
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781025820439
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 284
  • Original Price: GBP 17.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 400 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): European / Italian

"Luigi Pirandello" by Walter Starkie provides a comprehensive critical examination of one of the most transformative figures in 20th-century literature and drama. This study explores the life, philosophy, and creative output of the Sicilian playwright and novelist, whose work fundamentally altered the landscape of modern theatre. Starkie offers a detailed analysis of the recurring themes that define Pirandello's artistry, including the fluidity of identity, the conflict between life and form, and the elusive nature of objective truth.

The volume traces Pirandello's evolution from his early literary endeavors to his international success as a dramatist. It delves into the intellectual origins of his masterpieces, such as "Six Characters in Search of an Author" and "Henry IV," illustrating how his innovative use of meta-theatrical techniques challenged traditional stage conventions. By situating Pirandello within the context of contemporary Italian thought and the broader European avant-garde, Starkie illuminates the psychological depth and philosophical complexity that earned Pirandello the Nobel Prize in Literature. This work serves as an invaluable guide for understanding the legacy of a writer who bridged the gap between the traditional and the modern, making it a vital resource for students of Italian literature and enthusiasts of dramatic history.

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