pirandello

Thân thiện

A student reads a play by Pirandello in the library.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Luigi Pirandello: An Italian novelist and playwright, born in 1867 and died in 1936. He is renowned for his innovative and philosophical works that explore themes of identity, reality, and illusion.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The works of Pirandello are studied in modern drama courses.
  • Pirandello won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1934.

Advanced Usage

• "Pirandellian" (adjective): Characteristic of or resembling the style or themes of Luigi Pirandello, especially involving complex explorations of identity and multiple realities.
  • The film had a Pirandellian narrative structure, blurring the lines between the actor and the role.

Variants and Related Words

• Pirandellian (adj): Pertaining to the style or thematic concerns of Pirandello.

Synonyms

• Dramatist: A writer of plays.
• Novelist: A writer of novels.

Notes on Meaning

• The word "Pirandello" refers specifically to the historical person, Luigi Pirandello. It is not commonly used as a common noun. Its primary use is in literary and dramatic contexts to refer to the author and his influential body of work.

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Noun

1. Italian novelist and playwright (1867-1936)

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• Pirandello
• Luigi Pirandello