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Pirandello, Luigi
1867
1936
Lumìe di Sicilia: Commedia in un atto
Wikipedia page about this book: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lumie_di_Sicilia
Barbara Magni
"Lumìe di Sicilia: Commedia in un atto" by Luigi Pirandello is a one-act play written in the early 20th century. The work explores themes of aspiration, love, and the contrast between rural life and the glamour of the performing arts. Set against the backdrop of a bustling northern Italian city, the play juxtaposes the innocence and naïveté of rural characters with the opulence and superficiality found in the theatrical world. The story revolves around Micuccio Bonavino, a humble musician from a small village, who arrives in the city with hopes of reconnecting with his childhood love, Teresina, a now-renowned singer. As he waits in a modest room filled with anticipation, the play presents a colorful cast of characters, including waiters and Dorina, a servant. Throughout the unfolding events, Micuccio reminisces about his past and his sacrifices for Teresina's career, only to confront the painful reality of her transformation into a glamorous diva. The climax occurs as he realizes that while he has remained steadfast in his roots, Teresina has become part of a world that has left him behind. In a poignant moment, Micuccio decides to leave, symbolically rejecting the societal pressures that have altered their connection, while offering a parting gift of Sicilian fruits to Teresina, encapsulating both the warmth of his love and the bitter taste of loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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