11 Novelle
11 Novelle by Luigi Pirandello, published by Courier Corporation on May 6, 1994, is a bilingual collection that presents 11 of the author’s notable short stories in both Italian and English. This edition serves as a valuable resource for students of Italian language and literature, showcasing Pirandello’s mastery in storytelling alongside his significant contributions to modern literature. The collection spans from his earliest work, “Little Hut,” written in 1884, to “Mrs. Frola and Mr. Ponza, Her Son-in-Law,” published in 1917, which explores complex themes such as the relativity of truth.
Readers will find a diverse array of narratives that delve into human experiences and emotions, reflecting Pirandello’s literary prowess. The collection includes stories like “Citrons from Sicily,” “The Fly,” and “A Character’s Tragedy,” each accompanied by brief introductions and explanatory footnotes that enhance understanding. This edition, comprising 187 pages, not only highlights Pirandello’s storytelling but also serves as an educational tool for those interested in foreign language study and literary collections.
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Winner of the 1934 Nobel Prize for literature, Luigi Pirandello (1867 – 1936) is best known for such landmark plays as Six Characters in Search of an Author. One of the great literary figures of the twentieth century, he also distinguished himself in a vast outpouring of short stories, poetry, novels, and essays. The stories often provided the seeds for later novels and plays.
The 11 tales included in this collection are among his best. Presented in the original Italian with excellent new English translations on facing pages, they offer students of Italian language and literature a unique learning aid and a treasury of superb fiction by a modern master.
The stories range in time from the earliest known tale, “Little Hut,” a study of rural passions written in 1884, to “Mrs. Frola and Mr. Ponza, Her Son-in-Law,” a quintessential Pirandello story about the relativity of truth and the impossibility of penetrating other people’s minds. Published in 1917, it formed the basis of Pirandello’s first major play, Right You Are If You Think You Are. In addition to these narratives, the volume also includes “Citrons from Sicily,” “With Other Eyes,” “A Voice,” “The Fly,” “The Oil Jar,” “It’s Not to be Taken Seriously,” “Think it Over, Giacomino!,” “A Character’s Tragedy,” and “A Prancing Horse.”
Accompanying the stories are a biographical and critical introduction to Pirandello and his work, brief introductions to each of the stories and explanatory footnotes.
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