In Italian literature, which 1904 aesthetic essay by Luigi Pirandello defines the psychological mechanisms of comedy through the distinction between the 'avvertimento del contrario' and the 'sentimento del contrario'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. L'Umorismo
- Step 1: In L'Umorismo, Pirandello explains that while the comic only perceives the absurd contrast (an old lady overdressed), true humor reflects deeply on the underlying pain and pity. Answer: L'Umorismo. Why not the others: Arte e Scienza discusses aesthetics, and Teatro Grottesco refers to a broader theatrical current.
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