La signora Morli una e due: Commedia in tre atti

Name: La signora Morli una e due: Commedia in tre atti
Author: Luigi Pirandello

By Luigi Pirandello

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A three-act drama stages confrontations among a middle‑class circle—husband, wife, their son, friends and lawyers—shifting between Florence and Rome as a visiting man unsettles domestic calm and provokes disclosures that complicate a married woman’s public identity. Intense social gatherings and legal surroundings frame tensions about paternity, reputation and generational differences, while youthful irreverence collides with adult decorum. Through ironic situations and escalating revelations the play probes the instability of personal identity, the gap between appearances and inner truth, and the costs borne by those who must negotiate conflicting versions of themselves.

About the Author

Luigi Pirandello

Luigi Pirandello (1867-1936) was an influential Italian playwright, novelist, and short story writer, renowned for his innovative contributions to modern literature. He is best known for his exploration of identity, reality, and the nature of existence, often blurring the lines between fiction and reality. His most famous work, "Sei personaggi in cerca d'autore" (Six Characters in Search of an Author), exemplifies his unique style and philosophical inquiries. Pirandello's plays, such as "Enrico IV" and "L'umorismo," showcase his mastery of the theatrical form, while his novels delve into the complexities of human psychology. His legacy continues to resonate in contemporary literature and theater.