Melanjul italo-napolitan în piesele lui Eduardo de Filippo [Articol]

Abstract

This paper aims to analyze the linguistic dimension of the post-war theater of Eduardo De Filippo (1900-1984), one of the most prominent figures of Italian theater in the20th century. Coming from a family deeply rooted in the world of show business, Eduardo developed an original dramaturgic style, marked by a careful reflection on stage language. The study looks at how, from the post-war period on wards, the playwright redefined his theatrical language, gradually abandoning traditional dialect forms in favor of a hybrid variety combining Neapolitan dialect with standard Italian. By analyzing some representative comedies, the research explores the motivations of these linguistic choices and highlights the historical-social influences on the construction of the scenic discourse. The conclusion emphasizes the innovative nature of his approach, in which language becomes not only an instrument of artistic expression, but also a means of faithfully reflecting the post-war Italian everyday reality.