Bracco, Roberto 1861-1943 creator text utu 2014 monographic it 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Ad armi corte: Commedia in un atto" by Roberto Bracco is a one-act play written during the early 20th century. The piece showcases comedic elements that explore themes of love, rivalry, and societal roles, particularly focusing on the interactions between women and their relationships with men. Through sharp dialogue and humor, the play reveals the complexities of romantic entanglements and the competition for affection. The story unfolds in the parlor of Dr. Arletti, where Laurina Corbari enters, establishing herself as a vivacious character who claims to be in love with Riccardo Negri, a friend of Valeria Arletti, the doctor's wife. The tension escalates as Laurina confronts Valeria, revealing her status as Riccardo's lover for three years while simultaneously implying that Valeria is also involved with him, albeit for a shorter duration. As the confrontation progresses, Laurina employs both charm and intimidation to establish her dominance, wielding the threat of revelations that could disrupt Valeria's domestic life. The play concludes with a comically tense exchange that highlights the manipulative dynamics at play, leaving the audience to reflect on the themes of jealousy and competition in love. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-07-01 Produced by Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Italian drama PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46162 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46162 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134047.0 46162