Abyss: Anthology of Contemporary Italian Drama

«Abyss: Anthology of Contemporary Italian Drama» — a dramatic collection about the clash of the individual with power, social control, and attempts to act collectively. Five plays by Fausto Paravidino, Ascanio Celestini, Cristian Ceresoli, Lucia Calamaro, and Davide Enia represent different facets of contemporary Italian theater. The focus is on independent initiatives, countercultural venues, and the idea of the common good, while the stage expression is closely linked to literature. The collection opens with a preface by theater historians Doriana Legge and Gabriele Sofia, introducing the context of the era and familiarizing readers with the playwrights.