Filumena

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One of Eduardo de Filippo's finest Neapolitan comedies

Filumena Domenico is a former Neopolitan prostitute who has had three sons by three different fathers. As her sons become adults Filumena feels the pressing need to become respectable and so she searches for a man to marry her, ensuring legitimacy for her family.

A striking new translation by Timberlake Wertenbaker

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Eduardo de Filippo (1900-1984) was a Neapolitan actor, playwright, screenwriter, author and poet. His best known works include Napoli Milionaria, Filumena and Sabato, domenica e luned (Saturday, Sunday and Monday). He is regarded as one of Italy's greatest dramatists.