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Six Characters in Search of an Author

by Edward Storer, Luigi Pirandello
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Innovative play on an existential pursuit.

"Six Characters in Search of an Author" is a unique and thought-provoking play that dives deep into the themes of existence, reality, and art. It challenges the traditional notions of theater by presenting an open-ended, unconventional drama that leaves the interpretation up to the audience. This play would be an excellent read for those who enjoy intellectual comedy and are interested in exploring philosophical themes through literature.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Six Characters in Search of an Author

by Edward Storer, Luigi Pirandello
$6.06 Now $4.24 Save 30%
ISBN: 9780486299921
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $14.69
Authors: Edward Storer, Luigi Pirandello
Publisher: Dover Publications
Date of Publication: 1997-07-11
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Drama
Related Topics: Theatre
Goodreads rating: 3.83
(rated by 20008 readers)

Description

One of the major figures of modern theater, Luigi Pirandello (1867–1936) wrote dramas and satires that sparked controversy with their radical departures from conventional theatrical techniques. His most celebrated work, Six Characters in Search of an Author, embodies the Nobel Prize-winning playwright's innovations by presenting an open-ended drama on a stage without sets.First performed in 1923, this intellectual comedy introduces six individuals to a stage where a company of actors has assembled for a rehearsal. Claiming to be the incomplete, unused creations of an author's imagination, they demand lines for a story that will explain the details of their lives. In ensuing scenes, these "real-life characters," all professing to be part of an extended family, produce a drama of sorts — punctuated by disagreements, interruptions, and arguments. In the end they are dismissed by the irate manager, their dilemma unsolved and the "truth" a matter of individual viewpoints.A tour de force exploring the many faces of reality, this classic is now available in an inexpensive edition that will be welcomed by amateur theatrical groups as well as by students of drama.
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Innovative play on an existential pursuit.

"Six Characters in Search of an Author" is a unique and thought-provoking play that dives deep into the themes of existence, reality, and art. It challenges the traditional notions of theater by presenting an open-ended, unconventional drama that leaves the interpretation up to the audience. This play would be an excellent read for those who enjoy intellectual comedy and are interested in exploring philosophical themes through literature.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.