47 pages 1 hour read

Luigi Pirandello, Transl. Edward Storer

Six Characters in Search of an Author

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1921

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Pirandello's Six Characters in Search of an Author, translated by Edward Storer, is praised for its innovative narrative that blends reality and fiction, challenging traditional theatrical forms. Critics note its intellectual depth but warn it may be dense and confusing for some readers. Storer's translation captures the essence, though some nuances may be lost.

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Who Should Read Six Characters in Search of an Author?

Readers who enjoy introspective and meta-theatrical works like Luigi Pirandello's Six Characters in Search of an Author would appreciate its exploration of reality and fiction. Comparable to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead by Tom Stoppard and Luigi Pirandello's own Henry IV, this play appeals to fans of existential themes and innovative narrative structures.

Recommended

Reading Age

16-18years

Book Details

Genre
Play: Drama
Italian Literature
Play: Comedy / Satire
Period
Absurdism
Modernism
Surrealism
Themes
Natural World: Appearance & Reality