Paolo Ferrari (writer)

Paolo Ferrari (1822–1889), Italian dramatist, was born at Modena.

His numerous works, chiefly comedies, and all marked by a fresh and piquant style, are the finest product of the modern Italian drama.

After producing some minor pieces, in 1852 he made his reputation as a playwright with Goldoni e le sue Sedici Commedie.

Among numerous later plays his comedy Parini e la Satira (1857) had considerable success.

Ferrari may be regarded as a follower of Carlo Goldoni, modelling himself on the French theatrical methods.