'A vilanza (la bilancia); Cappiddazzu paga tuttu : Teatro dialettale siciliano, volume settimo

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Martoglio, Nino, 1870-1921

Contributor:

Pirandello, Luigi, 1867-1936

Language:

Italian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"'A vilanza (la bilancia); Cappiddazzu paga tuttu" by Martoglio and Pirandello is a dramatic work written in the early 20th century. This text falls within the genre of dialectal theater and explores the intricacies of social and personal relationships in a Sicilian context. The title suggests themes of balance and justice, hinting at conflicts that challenge moral and ethical boundaries. The play unfolds in three acts, featuring characters caught in a web of love, betrayal, and societal expectations. Saru Mazza, an agronomist, faces challenges with his wife Anna, who is ensnared in a tumultuous relationship with Oraziu Pardu, an aggressive and manipulative figure. The action escalates as tensions rise between Saru and Oraziu, culminating in a tragic confrontation driven by jealousy and desperation. The interplay between personal desires and societal norms drives the characters toward a fateful climax, revealing the complexities of love and honor within a tightly-knit community. The work poignantly captures the emotional turmoil of its characters while challenging the audience to reflect on the nature of justice and retribution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-03-19