Six Characters in Search of an Author

Play

Writers: Luigi Pirandello

Context

Six Characters in Search of an Author is Luigi Pirandello’s best-known play, and the one which cemented his reputation in the world of theatre - partially because of its infamy. When Six Characters was first performed at the Teatro Valle in Rome, the audience was - largely- outraged by the play’s nonsensical plot. However, this enigmatic play continued to be presented, and gradually gained momentum. Since its premiere, the play has been performed on Broadway many times, featured performances by actors as monumental Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh, and has been satirized in popular culture,

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