Clizia

A Royalty-Free Play Script from La Commedia

Step into a world of love, rivalry, and unexpected events as a noble Florentine family finds themselves entangled in a competition for the affection of a young lady. With laughter and respectable entertainment, this comedy presents a delightful exploration of old men's desires, lovers' frenzy, servants' deceptions, and the complexities of human nature. 

by Nicolò Machiavelli in 1525

translated by ChatGPT in 2023

[Editor's note: Pirro is an early stock character and might be the same as the later Pedrolino.]

CLEANDRO.

PALAMEDE.

NICOMACO.

PIRRO.

EUSTACHIO.

SOFRONIA.

DAMONE.

DORIA.

SOSTRATA.

RAMONDO.

[A nymph and 2 shepherds]


The scene is in Florence.