Late Mattia Pascal by Luigi Pirandello tells the captivating story of a man who decides to escape his mundane life by faking his own death and assuming a new identity. The novel delves deep into themes of identity, self-discovery, and the impact of societal expectations on an individual.

The main character, Mattia Pascal, is a relatable and complex protagonist whose struggles and emotions are portrayed with raw authenticity. As he navigates his new life, he grapples with the consequences of his actions and the unshakable feeling of being disconnected from his true self.

Pirandello's writing is both lyrical and thought-provoking, drawing readers in with its poetic language and philosophical musings. The novel is filled with twists and turns that keep the reader engaged until the very end, leaving them pondering the nature of identity and the choices we make to define ourselves.

Overall, Late Mattia Pascal is a profound and poignant exploration of the human experience that will resonate with readers long after they have turned the final page. Pirandello's masterpiece is a must-read for anyone in search of a thought-provoking and richly textured novel.

Book Description:
Mattia Pascal grew up in a small Italian town not dissimilar to that of the author's upbringing. Pascal leads a somewhat feckless boyhood, allowing opportunities to slip away from him and living on the accumulated but dwindling resources of his family. As a young man he finds himself duped into poverty and an unhappy marriage made sadder by grief. He escapes on an adventure at Monte Carlo where he submits himself to Fortune which provides him with an extraordinary erasure of his old identity and the funds to maintain a new one. With the passage of a couple of years however he becomes horribly disillusioned with his situation and the isolation it brings. In a dramatic act he reassumes his old persona and returns to his home town, only to find himself written out of the script of his own life. In this novel Pirandello explores, as in his other works, themes of identity and reality, laced with plenty of wit and irony.