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The Late Mattia Pascal
Paperback
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025779911
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 352
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.73 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Late Mattia Pascal is a cornerstone of modern European literature and a defining work by Nobel Prize winner Luigi Pirandello. This profound psychological novel explores the fluid and often fragile nature of human identity through the eyes of its protagonist, Mattia Pascal. Trapped in a stifling marriage and a dead-end job, Mattia's life takes an extraordinary turn when a series of unexpected events allows him to be declared dead while he is still very much alive.
Seizing this rare opportunity for a total reinvention, Mattia assumes the persona of Adriano Meis, seeking a life of absolute freedom untethered from his past. However, he soon discovers that a man without a legal identity is a man without a place in the world. As his new life becomes a series of complications and isolation, Pirandello masterfully weaves a tale that is both tragic and absurdist, questioning whether one can ever truly escape the social constructs that define us.
Blending humor with deep philosophical inquiry, The Late Mattia Pascal remains a vital examination of the self and the masks we wear. It is a compelling narrative that challenges the reader to consider the boundaries between the individual and society, making it a must-read for fans of existential and classic literature.
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