Luigi Pirandello
Born in 1867
Theatre
Luigi Pirandello was an Italian writer born in 1867 who gained fame for his plays, novels, and short stories.
He won the 1934 Nobel Prize in Literature for his innovative approach to psychological analysis in theater.
Pirandello's works often explore themes of identity, reality, and illusion, with his plays considered precursors to the Theatre of the Absurd.
He wrote extensively, producing hundreds of short stories, numerous novels, and about 40 plays, some in Sicilian dialect.
His writing style is characterized by a blend of humor, tragedy, and philosophical inquiry, challenging readers' perceptions of reality and self.
