"Six Characters in Search of an Author" is a play written by Luigi Pirandello in 1921. It explores the nature of reality and illusion through the story of six characters who interrupt a theater rehearsal, seeking an author to complete their unfinished narrative. Each character represents different aspects of human experience and emotion, revealing their struggles and desires. The play blurs the lines between fiction and reality, challenging traditional storytelling. As the characters interact with the theater company, they confront themes of identity, existence, and the creative process, ultimately questioning the role of the author and the meaning of life itself.