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On Humor: Essay

On Humor: Essay

Pirandello, Luigi
Lettieri, Nicolina

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ISBN13: 9798243556750
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jan 11 2026
Pages: 182
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
On Humour: An Essay by Luigi Pirandello is a masterful philosophical treatise by the Nobel Prize-winning Italian playwright and novelist, written in the early 20th century. In this groundbreaking essay, Pirandello explores the intricate nature of humor, dissecting its subtleties and examining how it has been understood, misinterpreted, and celebrated across different historical periods and cultural landscapes.

With sharp insight and a critical eye, Pirandello delves into the philosophical underpinnings of humor, contrasting superficial laughter with the deeper, often ironic awareness of life's contradictions. He engages with the works of literary scholars and philosophers, including Alessandro D'Ancona, to trace the evolution of the concept and to reveal how cultural and societal contexts shape our perceptions of humor. Through these discussions, he highlights the distinction between mere amusement and the profound, reflective experience that true humor evokes.

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