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100 1 _aPirandello, Luigi,
_d1867-1936
245 1 2 _aL'umorismo
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-04-10
508 _aProduced by 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)
520 _a"L'umorismo" by Luigi Pirandello is a philosophical essay written in the early 20th century. The text delves into the concept of humor, elaborating on its nuances and exploring how it has been perceived differently over time and across cultures. Through a critical lens, the author engages with historical interpretations and definitions of humor, presenting an analysis of its complex relationship with irony and societal perceptions. The opening of "L'umorismo" introduces the reader to the intricate etymology and shifting meanings of the term humor, with Pirandello referencing various literary figures and philosophers, such as Alessandro D’Ancona, to illustrate the historical context of humor in literature. He discusses the transformative effects of cultural perspectives on humor and emphasizes the difference between superficial perceptions and deeper philosophical understandings. Throughout this initial section, Pirandello sets the stage for a more profound inquiry into what constitutes true humor, its essence, and its societal role, signaling a thoughtful analysis that invites readers to reconsider their own interpretations of humor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWit and humor -- History and criticism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56958
999 _c97789
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