THE THEATER REVOLUTION: THE DISTURBING BRILLIANCE OF  SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR Cover Image

LA RIVOLUZIONE DEL TEATRO: L’INQUIETANTE GENIALITÀ DI SEI PERSONAGGI IN CERCA D’AUTORE
THE THEATER REVOLUTION: THE DISTURBING BRILLIANCE OF SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR

Author(s): Victor Andrei Cărcăle
Subject(s): Studies of Literature, Philology
Published by: UNIVERSITATEA »ȘTEFAN CEL MARE« SUCEAVA
Keywords: Pirandello; metatheatre; identity; reality; fiction;

Summary/Abstract: This article examines Luigi Pirandello’s Sei personaggi in cerca d’autore, highlighting its revolutionary impact on modern theater. Through an in-depth analysis of its dramatic structure and character dynamics, the study explores how Pirandello breaks traditional conventions with his innovative use of metatheatre. By presenting a theater within a theater, Pirandello challenges the audience’s perceptions of reality and fiction, creating a complex narrative that reflects the multifaceted nature of human existence. The article also delves into the central themes of identity and the search for meaning, emphasizing how the characters’ interactions underscore the tension between their fictional roles and their quest for self-definition. The work’s enduring influence on contemporary dramaturgy is discussed, showcasing Pirandello’s pivotal role in shaping modern theatrical paradigms.

  • Issue Year: 21/2024
  • Issue No: 37
  • Page Range: 217-222
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Italian
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