Six Characters in Search of an Author by Luigi Pirandello

Six Characters in Search of an Author

Luigi Pirandello with Edward Storer (Translator)

110 pages first pub 1921 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Six Characters in Search of an Author (Sei personaggi in cerca d'autore) is an Italian three-act play written by Luigi Pirandello in 1921, considered as one of the earliest examples of absurdist theatre. It's a play within a play that deals with p...

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Moods

reflective 66%
challenging 44%
funny 44%
tense 22%
dark 19%
mysterious 19%
emotional 16%
informative 8%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 28%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.63

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