Six Characters In Search Of An Author - Plays For Performance Series
By Luigi Pirandello
Luigi Pirandello's Six Characters in Search of an Author is a groundbreaking play that explores the nature of reality, illusion, and the relationship between art and life. First published in 1921, the play has been hailed as a masterpiece of modern drama and has been performed countless times around the world.
The play begins with a group of actors rehearsing a play when they are interrupted by the arrival of six mysterious characters. The characters claim to be the creations of an author who has abandoned them, and they are desperate to find a way to complete their story. The actors are initially skeptical of the characters' claims, but they soon become drawn into their strange and compelling world.
4.6 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 299 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 89 pages |
Item Weight | : | 1.59 ounces |
Paperback | : | 24 pages |
Dimensions | : | 5.5 x 0.06 x 8.5 inches |
As the play progresses, the line between reality and illusion begins to blur. The characters interact with the actors, and the actors begin to take on the characters' roles. The play culminates in a powerful and moving scene in which the characters confront their creator and demand that he finish their story.
Six Characters in Search of an Author is a challenging and thought-provoking play that has had a profound impact on modern drama. The play's exploration of the nature of reality and the relationship between art and life has made it a classic of the theater.
About the Author
Luigi Pirandello was an Italian playwright, novelist, and short story writer. He is considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of modern drama.
Pirandello was born in Girgenti, Sicily, in 1867. He studied law at the University of Palermo, but he soon turned to writing. His first plays were produced in the early 1900s, and he quickly gained a reputation for his innovative and challenging work.
Pirandello's plays often explore the themes of reality, illusion, and the relationship between art and life. His most famous play, Six Characters in Search of an Author, is a groundbreaking work that has had a profound impact on modern drama.
Pirandello died in Rome in 1936. He is considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of modern drama.
About the Plays For Performance Series
The Plays For Performance Series is a collection of classic and contemporary plays that are specifically designed for performance. Each play in the series includes a detailed and notes, making it an ideal choice for students and theater professionals alike.
The Plays For Performance Series is edited by David Ball, a leading authority on theater and performance. Ball has carefully selected each play in the series for its literary merit and its potential for performance.
The Plays For Performance Series is an essential resource for anyone interested in studying or performing theater.
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4.6 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 299 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 89 pages |
Item Weight | : | 1.59 ounces |
Paperback | : | 24 pages |
Dimensions | : | 5.5 x 0.06 x 8.5 inches |
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4.6 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 299 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 89 pages |
Item Weight | : | 1.59 ounces |
Paperback | : | 24 pages |
Dimensions | : | 5.5 x 0.06 x 8.5 inches |