Release date is 2021-07-08

Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by The Internet Archive)

"La signora Morli una e due: Commedia in tre atti" by Luigi Pirandello is a dramatic work likely written in the early 20th century. This play explores themes of identity, love, and social conventions through the complicated relationships among its characters, particularly focusing on Evelina Morli and her estranged husband Ferrante Morli, who reappears after years of absence. As they navigate their unresolved past and the implications of Ferrante's return, the dynamic with Lello Carpani, Evelina's current partner, adds further complexity to the narrative. The opening of the play introduces us to a richly decorated parlor in Lello Carpani's home, where tension simmers as Ferrante Morli arrives to deliver news about his return. Evelina, the central character, grapples with her emotions as she interacts with her husband, whom she thought she had lost forever. The scene is filled with lively exchanges with other characters, including their son Aldo and Lello Carpani, highlighting both the humor and the underlying conflict of their situation. The dialogue sets the stage for a dramatic exploration of family, loyalty, and the struggle for personal autonomy amidst societal expectations as both Evelina and Ferrante confront their shared history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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