I pazzi: dramma in quattro atti

Name: I pazzi: dramma in quattro atti
Author: Roberto Bracco

By Roberto Bracco

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The play examines the porous boundary between sanity and madness through a domestic rupture and its wider social echoes. A married couple is consumed by mutual distrust, and the wife's insistence on separation sparks a chain of confrontations involving friends, physicians, and residents of a house of health. Scenes alternate between intimate colloquies and institutional settings to probe how society labels and treats those deemed mad, and how supposed wisdom can resemble madness. Rather than offering solutions, the work stages a series of visions and questions that leave distinctions unresolved and invite reflection on perception, authority, and the artist's role in representing human instability.

About the Author

Roberto Bracco

Roberto Bracco was an Italian playwright and author known for his contributions to the theatrical landscape of the early 20th century. His works often explore themes of human emotion and societal issues, reflecting the complexities of life through drama and comedy. Among his notable plays is "Don Pietro Caruso," which showcases his ability to blend humor with poignant social commentary. Bracco's diverse body of work includes various genres, from comedies like "Ad armi corte" to serious dramas such as "Il diritto di vivere." His plays remain significant in the study of Italian theater, illustrating the cultural and artistic movements of his time.