Luigi Pirandello (Playwright)

Luigi Pirandello was an influential Italian playwright and novelist, born in 1867. He is best known for his innovative exploration of identity, reality, and the nature of truth in human existence. His most famous play, "Six Characters in Search of an Author," challenges traditional storytelling by blending fiction and reality. Pirandello's work often reflects the complexity of human psychology and the subjective nature of experience, making him a key figure in modernist literature. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1934 for his rich contributions to drama and narrative.