Tragedie dell'anima

Name: Tragedie dell'anima
Author: Roberto Bracco

By Roberto Bracco

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A three-act drama traces a married couple's emotional estrangement as the husband, ardently attached, struggles with his wife's cold melancholy while a skeptical friend provokes and theorizes about passion, temptation, and social roles. Intimate parlour scenes and family interventions stage psychological confrontations that reveal jealousy, doubt, and suppressed desire. Tension arises from clashing conceptions of virtue, fidelity, and personal fulfillment, and supporting figures expose contradictions in public decorum and private feeling. The work examines inner torment, the weight of social expectation, and the difficulty of honestly communicating love and fear within constrained domestic relationships.

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.