The Late Mattia Pascal

In "The Late Mattia Pascal," Luigi Pirandello explores the theme of identity through the life of Mattia Pascal, a man trapped in a dismal existence marked by misfortune and familial strife. After a chance encounter with luck in Monte Carlo, he learns that his wife and mother-in-law have mistakenly declared him dead, offering him a unique chance to reinvent himself. Embracing this newfound freedom, he embarks on a journey across Europe before settling in Rome under a new identity, navigating the complexities of life and selfhood.