Plays by one of Italy's greatest dramatists Eduardo de Filippo was one of Italy's leading popular dramatists, a fearless social critic, a supreme man of the theatre, and a humane and compassionate writer. The four plays in this volume present different facets of his prolific output, which focused on the lives of the Neapolitan people, their dubious cunning nourished by centuries of hunger, their fantasies and their love of life. The Local Authority, Grand Magic and Filumena Marturano are translated by Carlo Ardito, and Napoli Milionaria was translated by Peter Tinniswood for the Royal National Theatre's production in 1991.

These plays include "Napoli Milionaria" produced at the Royal National Theatre in 1991. Eduardo De Filippo was one of Italy's leading popular dramatists. His plays focus on the lives of the Neapolitan people, their cunning nourished by centuries of hunger, their fantasies and their love of life.

About the Author
Eduardo de Filippo (1900-1984) was a Neapolitan actor, playwright, screenwriter, author and poet. His best known works include Napoli Milionaria, Filumena and Saturday, Sunday and Monday. He is regarded as one of Italy's greatest dramatists.


Book Information
ISBN 9780413666208
Author Eduardo De Filippo
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Methuen Drama
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 434g
Dimensions(mm) 178mm * 111mm * 23mm