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“We play make believe, pretend to take ourselves and each other seriously--to love each other, hate each other--but then--it isn't true. It isn't true, we don't care at all!”

Quote by Ugo Betti

Work

Three plays

This volume compiles three distinct plays, showcasing a variety of styles and themes in theater. more

Author

Ugo Betti
Ugo Betti

Ugo Betti was an Italian judge and legal scholar renowned for his contributions to criminal law and legal philosophy. He served as a judge in the Italian Supreme Court and was a professor at the University of Rome. Betti's work focused on the principles of criminal responsibility and the role of the judge in the legal process. more

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