Luigi Pirandello's "Late Mattia Pascal" delves into the themes of identity and reality, exploring how our perception of ourselves can be shattered by the whims of fate. Mattia Pascal, a young man trapped in a life he finds unsatisfactory, escapes his mundane existence by faking his own death. He seizes a chance encounter with fortune in Monte Carlo, embracing a new identity and embarking on a journey of liberation. However, as time passes, his newfound freedom becomes a prison of loneliness and isolation, leading him to a desperate attempt to reclaim his old life. The novel's exploration of the illusory nature of identity, the power of circumstance, and the search for meaning in a world rife with absurdity, solidifies its place as a literary masterpiece.