Project Gutenberg 2006-05-27 Public domain in the USA. 157 Pirandello, Luigi 1867 1936 Enrico IV Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_IV_(Pirandello) Wikipedia page about this book: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enrico_IV_(Pirandello) Produced by Andrew Sly from a text provided by Liber Liber. http://www.liberliber.it/ "Enrico IV" by Luigi Pirandello is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the character of the titular Enrico IV, who experiences a mental breakdown and believes he is the German Emperor from the 11th century. The play explores themes of reality, madness, and the complexities of identity, as it contrasts the world of the delusional aristocracy with that of the characters interacting with him. At the start of the play, the scene is set in a beautifully adorned hall that mimics the throne room of Henry IV. Various characters, including hired actors dressed as historical figures, engage in lively banter, introducing a tone of absurdity and playfulness. Concurrently, we are introduced to the main characters, including the Marchesa Matilde and her daughter Frida, who are part of a group visiting Enrico IV. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation as the characters prepare for an encounter with the delusional Enrico, exploring the contrasts between their modern lives and the medieval narrative he is caught in. Overall, the opening establishes a complex interplay of theatricality and psychological exploration that beckons the audience into a world where reality is endlessly questioned. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. it Drama PQ Text IT Teatro in prosa Category: Plays/Films/Dramas 174394 2025-08-08T04:36:03.643754 text/html 170202 2006-11-01T06:39:52 text/html 123702 2025-08-08T04:36:08.733706 application/epub+zip 125698 2025-08-08T04:36:05.345740 application/epub+zip 125698 2025-08-08T04:36:04.250758 application/epub+zip 238197 2025-08-08T04:36:11.079711 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 223059 2025-08-08T04:36:08.073738 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 190170 2022-09-09T03:47:59.447599 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 142880 2025-08-08T04:36:02.704763 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 141737 2006-05-27T09:34:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18612 2025-08-08T04:36:11.205696 application/rdf+xml 11458 2025-08-08T04:36:04.762721 image/jpeg 2983 2025-08-08T04:36:04.503717 image/jpeg 53037 2006-05-27T09:34:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 55192 2006-11-01T06:41:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 122912 2025-08-08T04:36:03.659738 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia it.wikipedia