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Luigi Pirandello
Luigi Pirandello was born of rich, middle-class parents in Girgenti (Agrigento), Sicily, on 28 June 1867. As a young man he studied at the Universities of Palermo, Rome, and Bonn, where he gained his doctorate in 1891. His first published work,
Mal giocondo (1889), was a collection of poems. It was followed by other volumes of poems, critical essays, novels, short stories, and over forty plays. In 1894 he married Antoinetta Portulano, the daughter of his father's business associate. Financial disaster and a severe illness brought on by the birth of their third child drove his wife to a hysterical form of insanity. Only in 1918, when her presence in the family constituted a real threat to their daughter's safety did Pirandello agree to have his wife committed to an asylum. The enormous emotional strain he felt at this time is reflected in the intense pessimism found in his work. Pirandello's first real success in the theatre came about in 1921 when
Six Characters in Search of an Author was performed.
Henry IV followed the next year and confirmed his position as a playwright. In the following years Pirandello travelled abroad extensively. He embarked on a career as a producer and in 1925 founded his Art Theatre in Rome. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1934 and died in Rome on 10 December 1936.
In 'L'umorismo' Luigi Pirandello explores the complexities of humor through a series of philosophical reflections and short stories that delve into the human psyche. His literary style blends elements of existentialism and absurdism, reflecting the turbulent times in which he lived. The book challenges traditional views on comedy and invites readers to ponder the deeper meaning behind laughter and irony. Pirandello's use of metafiction adds a layer of complexity to the narrative, making 'L'umorismo' a compelling and thought-provoking read. Luigi Pirandello, a Nobel Prize-winning Italian playwright and novelist, drew inspiration from his own struggles with identity and perception, which are reflected in the existential themes of the book. His keen observation of human nature and his innovative approach to storytelling set him apart as a literary genius. I highly recommend 'L'umorismo' to readers interested in exploring the philosophical underpinnings of humor and the intricate workings of the human mind.
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