Story following the life of Mattia Pascal, a man who is tired of his mundane life in a small Italian town and decides to fake his own death in order to start a new life. However, as he begins his new life, he discovers that the freedom he had hoped for is not as satisfying as he had imagined, and he finds himself facing new challenges and responsibilities. Through Mattia's journey, Pirandello explores themes of identity, freedom, and the search for meaning in life.
