L'uomo, la bestia e la virtù by Luigi Pirandello
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"L'uomo, la bestia e la virtù" by Luigi Pirandello is a play written in the early 20th century. The work delves into themes of morality, social norms, and human behavior, revolving around the complexities of love and betrayal. The main characters include the virtuous Mrs. Perella, who finds herself ensnared in a morally ambiguous situation with her lover, Mr. Paolino, and her husband, Captain Perella, who represents the more base instincts of
humanity. The opening of the play introduces us to a modest room inhabited by Mr. Paolino, a private teacher, and showcases a bustling household atmosphere. We meet key players including Rosaria, a servant, and Totò, a pharmacist, who display lively banter indicating a close-knit yet chaotic environment. As the scene unfolds, Paolino's fiery temperament and his philosophical musings on civilization highlight the tension between the expectations of society and the inherent nature of people. The arrival of the future events is foreshadowed with the mention of Captain Perella, who will soon return, bringing with him the potential for significant turmoil in the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pirandello, Luigi, 1867-1936 |
|---|---|
| Title | L'uomo, la bestia e la virtù |
| Original Publication | Italy: Bemporad,1922. |
| Credits | Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Comedy plays |
| Subject | Italian drama -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67417 |
| Release Date | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 328 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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