Dario Fo and Franca Rame: passion unspent

Download or read book Dario Fo and Franca Rame: passion unspent written by Joseph Farrell and published by Ledizioni. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the official citation explaining the decision to award the 1997 Nobel Prize for Literature to Dario Fo, the Swedish Royal Academy stated that he had emulated the jesters of the Middle Ages in scourging authority and upholding the dignity of the downtrodden. It went on to add that with a blend of laughter and gravity, he opens our eyes to abuses and injustices in society: Fo is an extremely serious satirist. Since the award of the Nobel prize, Dario Fo has never stopped writing, performing and painting. He was deeply affected by the death of his wife Franca Rame and has dedicated works to her.