In this book, Pirandello delves deep into the human psychology and comments in his own way on how malleable our character is and satirically dissects our personality. Who are we, who would we like to be, and who do others think we are anyway?

Groucho Marx in his mockumentary film "Zelig" presents a man who has a unique ability to imitate the characteristics of those he associates with. When he goes to eat at a Greek store, he ends up with a mustache and a fez, while when leaving a French establishment, he has the characteristics of a middle-class Frenchman. The director approaches Pirandello's thousand and one masks with humor. Our personality adapts whether we like it or not. We discover how external factors as well as our close circle of contacts shape it in a unique way.

Pirandello's hero gradually realizes that everything in our psychology is relative. There are no absolutes and no rules. Our crisis, our weaknesses, and our desires are all malleable. We want to discover our personal truth, but in reality, a thousand things hinder us. Not even a mirror is able to reflect our true character. The one that others see is nothing to us. Everyone believes they know us, but in essence, they know the one they want to see.

And of course, when we change our fixed image to others, then comes fear and confusion. Or even a fall. A characteristic example is Camus' homonymous book, in which the protagonist falls when he decides to do what he really wants and not what others impose on him. And the fall is inevitable.

Vittorino Moscarda is none other than Pirandello himself, who completes his most mature writing period with a literary gem, a legacy for all future readers and writers who want to combine psychology with literature. The author does not use complex language; nevertheless, the text often becomes demanding mainly due to Pirandello's incisive writing, who in the end does not come to conclusions but creates the right ground for research and reflection.

Give yourself a chance to know the literary greatness of the Italian creator, and who knows? Maybe you will see in the mirror one of the thousand and one or maybe none at all!

5/5

The book is narrated from the perspective of the main character, and the beginning of the book marks the start of the mental exploration of Vitangelo Muscardino, the main character: that we differ in the eyes of others from what we think of ourselves. For each person, there is a Muscardino, yet none of them is the real Muscardino. This exploration pervades Muscardino's entire mind and life, and in order to free himself from the thousands of Muscardinos that he is not, he engages in what others consider to be crazy acts.

At first, the book has a slow rhythm, and perhaps the idiosyncrasies of Muscardino can be a bit tiresome. By the time I reached the middle, I might have given it four stars, but the last two chapters do not have much coherence with the first six chapters and leave several questions unanswered.

The last point is that the book needs to be revised for grammar and spelling errors.

The reason why you must stop your life for a moment, in order to see yourself. Just like in front of a camera. You pretend. And by pretending, it's as if you become a doll for a moment. Life moves continuously and you can never really see your true self.

Pirandello: the Italian Dostoyevsky!!!

This profound statement makes us realize the importance of taking a break from the hustle and bustle of life. In our daily lives, we are often so busy that we forget to look within ourselves. We put on masks and play different roles, but we rarely have the opportunity to see our true faces.

By stopping for a moment, we can step out of the flow of time and observe ourselves objectively. We can reflect on our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and gain a better understanding of who we are.

Pirandello's comparison of ourselves to dolls when we pretend is also quite thought-provoking. It shows that when we are not being true to ourselves, we lose our authenticity and become like lifeless objects.

In conclusion, we should all take the time to stop and see ourselves. Only by doing so can we hope to discover our true selves and live a more fulfilling life.

The book that you will find a part of yourself in has a rather plain narrative. However, I got a bit tired of the constantly repeated sentences.



"The point I want to make incidentally is this: You must give up your claims and stop saying that your own conscience is enough for you."




The story in the book seems to lack some variety in its expression. The repetitive nature of the sentences makes it a bit monotonous to read. But still, it might have some valuable insights that could potentially resonate with the readers and help them discover something within themselves. Despite the drawback of the repetitive language, the overall message of the book could be quite profound and thought-provoking.

The plot of this work didn't manage to captivate me to a great extent. In fact, I even had a hard time getting through it. However, there were certain parts that were truly amazing.

Particularly, the sections that dealt with the human destruction of nature were eye-opening. The stark differences between the life in the cities and in the countryside were also vividly presented. And it's quite astonishing to think that this was written in the 1920s.

I can't help but wonder what the author would have written if he had lived in the present day. Would his perspective on these issues have changed? Would he have been even more critical of our modern society?

In addition, the brief but searing criticism of the people's general expression of religious beliefs was also highly impressive. It made me think about the true meaning and value of religion in our lives. Overall, despite its flaws, this novel has some remarkable aspects that make it worth reading.

This is one of those remarkable books that simply blows you away.

Why? Well, Mr. Pirandello's novel has the power to make you question and doubt who you are for years on end.

If I were asked to pick the one novel that has taught me the most profound lessons about life, this would be the one I would毫不犹豫地 choose.

This book is indeed a challenging read.

However, whenever you find yourself struggling to understand, there will always be something further ahead that reassures you that you are on the right track.

Only by deconstructing yourself, by peeling away the layers, can you truly open your mind and gain a deeper understanding of yourself.

But remember, deconstructing yourself can be a difficult and challenging task.

Keep this in mind; otherwise, frustration might set in and prevent you from fully enjoying and appreciating this remarkable novel.

Are you really who you think you are? The answer is no.

That is just one of the "one hundred thousand" sides that make up the whole of you.

These sides are the many different versions of yourself as seen by the people around you.

You can only see your "own" version of yourself, but is this your true self?

"No one" really knows, not even you.

After reading this book, the only thing I was certain of is that nothing in this world is objective.

Life is just an illusion that constantly changes with time, as our perceptions become sharper or as we allow our dogmas and beliefs to be more flexible in a world where absolutely nothing is rigid or one-sided.

Even after more than 10 years of having read it, I still refer to it to judge other people's perceptions of myself as probably valid.

According to Pirandello, there are one hundred thousand versions of myself, and all of them are valid as they represent other people's realities, whether I want to acknowledge them as objective or not.

PS: I read it in Italian, so I cannot comment on the translation.

Incredibile e impressionante quanto sia vero che gli altri ci vedono in centomila sfaccettature diverse.

We believe that we are just as we are. But what exactly is "as we are"?

This has made me reflect on the way we sometimes judge others without really knowing them, and vice versa, how we feel judged.

For the first time, I have experienced the audiobook, which is very suitable for a text of this kind, mainly consisting of monologues and not too many dialogues.

The audiobook allows me to immerse myself in the author's thoughts and emotions more deeply, as if I were right there with them.

It also gives me a new perspective on the story, as I can listen to it while doing other things, such as driving or exercising.

Overall, I have found the experience of listening to an audiobook to be both enjoyable and thought-provoking.

I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a new way to engage with literature.

I took a bit of time to get into this book, perhaps because of Pirandello's way of expressing himself. However, wow!

His writing style is truly unique and captivating. The words seem to dance on the page, drawing the reader in and making them want to know more.

The story itself is full of twists and turns, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat. Pirandello has a way of creating complex characters that are both relatable and mysterious.

As I delved deeper into the book, I found myself completely immersed in the world that Pirandello had created. It was as if I was living the story along with the characters.

Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a thought-provoking and engaging read. It may take a little while to get used to Pirandello's style, but it is well worth the effort.

Alın size kendisi için hiç kimse olan bir kişi daha. This sentence implies that there is someone who belongs only to you and no one else. It could be a very special person in your life, perhaps a lover, a best friend, or a family member.

Belki de herkesin gözünde birisi olabilmek için baş vurduğu yöntem buydu. Maybe this is the way that person tries to stand out in everyone's eyes. They might use unique methods or展现出 special qualities to attract attention and be noticed.

Overall, this description seems to be about a person who is very important to you and has their own way of being different and making an impact. It makes you wonder what kind of relationship you have with this person and what makes them so special.

The original article is not provided, so I can't rewrite and expand it specifically. However, I can give you a general example to show you how to expand an article to about 300 words.

**Original Article**: I like reading. It makes me happy.

**Expanded Article**:

I have a great passion for reading. It is not just a hobby for me, but a source of无尽的 joy and satisfaction.每当我拿起一本书，我就仿佛进入了一个全新的世界，那里充满了奇妙的故事和深刻的思想。Reading allows me to explore different cultures, learn about history, and gain knowledge in various fields. It broadens my horizons and makes me a more understanding and empathetic person. Moreover, reading is a wonderful way to relax and unwind after a long day. I can lose myself in the pages of a book and forget about all the stress and烦恼 in my life.

This is just a simple example, and you can adjust and modify it according to your own needs. If you can provide the original article, I will be able to give you a more accurate and detailed rewrite and expansion.

Pirandello, with his unique and humorous narrative style, ponders and questions about human existence and personality. The protagonist of the novel, "Vitangelo Moscarda", thinks, "Oh, if only we could live without being aware of our existence like a stone or a plant." Starting from himself, Moscardo questions everyone. He wonders whether he is the person he sees himself as or the person others see. To explore this, he makes use of his body, the house he lives in, the city, and the countryside. His deceased father also becomes part of his inquiries. He spends his life thinking about what the person in front of him or others think about him (and these thoughts are never positive).

For his wife and all his friends, he feels as non-existent as he is present, and he justifies himself by saying that he has never really existed. He thinks that none of the Moscardas seen by each of these people in our hero coincides with the "I" who is nothing to him; indeed, he says that each of those many Moscardas is much more real than me who has no real self. Can a person be so cruel, so skeptical, so insecure, and so hurtful towards himself? How much of this negativity can he bear? Maybe the transition to madness is not that difficult.

"Why does a person who is thinking about suicide imagine that he is dead not for himself but for others?" This is an example sentence I chose from the sentences in the book. There are dozens of such sentences that prompt people to a disturbing thought. If I say that it is "The Book of Restlessness" written in Italian, perhaps I am not exaggerating. Although I don't feel the restlessness I felt when reading Pessoa here. When I finished the book, I asked myself: What would the world be like if every person had a "Genge"?

Since our author is also a playwright, he has constructed the story in the language of everyday conversation, with monologues. However, sometimes it seems as if he has copy-pasted what some characters think about themselves or others, so I often felt that I had "read this before". Although this made my reading a bit less enjoyable, overall I can say that I read it easily. However, I would like to point out that I read some sentences twice, and these sentences, which are rich in content, became understandable after the second reading. Although it is written in a humorous language, since it is a rather philosophical novel, one should not expect a quick read. If I say it is a literary "theory of addition", am I exaggerating? I think you should read it with a calm mind at some point.

☆☆☆,5

"Be sincere: has it never crossed your mind that you want to see them live?"

How many times have we wondered how others see us? Exactly as we see ourselves? It's a bit like hearing one's own voice on a recording: "No, but do I have that voice?"
Or seeing oneself in a photo taken at the least opportune moment and with the silliest face one can make: "But do you see me like this?"
I read "One, No One, and One Hundred Thousand" because, when talking to a friend, it was he who mentioned this great classic.
Who are we really?
How many versions of us exist?
There is you and there is the You that others see, the version of you through the eyes of those who love you, that of the person who hates you, of the one who thinks you're unlucky, the nice one, the rebel, the one with a bad smell under the nose.
There are multiple versions of you, but do you know how to recognize your true "I"?

I still ask myself who I am, I really have no idea.
At 38 years old, it's not normal, is it?

The writing shows its age.
It could also be that Pirandello smoked a pipe to write this mess.
Some passages I found rather convoluted, twisted. But overall, I would say it went well.
I always have a crazy fear of picking up certain works, thinking that I'm not able to understand them, to enter the story, and so I limit myself to a few readings of this kind during the year.

Oh, I don't know who this is, but they wrote a song.
Genna, if you become famous, it's also my merit.
https://youtu.be/a43JaqKjKZo?si=thFVq...