“. . .It is clear that in the early years of his theatrical creation, Pirandello relies on and draws his inspiration from his narrative works, specifically from the short stories. This very connection between the short story and the one-act play has led us to this edition where nine one-act plays are presented alongside the corresponding short stories of the great creator. In this way, a significant opportunity for correlation is offered, revealing the author's ability to transform narrative discourse into living theatre. . .”.