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As the 1934 literature laureate of the prestigious Nobel Prize, author and playwright Luigi Pirandello was truly a pioneer in his field. The award was given to him “for his bold and ingenious revival of dramatic and scenic art”. He is today known as the greatest Italian playwright of his time. His contributions to the genre are unequivocal. Even today the influence of his writings can be seen through the works of many prolific writers such …

…insight and bold, daring new concepts truly revolutionized the way in which many view the theatrical world today. It reminds us to remember that sometimes things aren’t all that meats the eye. His ideas were intelligent and insightful, and a true mark in the history of literature. Whenever a traditional notion is questioned or broken away from it is a true marvel. Pirandello gave the literary community that push to break away and explore.