Fantasy, poetry, and theater intertwine in the works of Carlo Gozzi, turning each of his plays into a magical mystery. Carlo Gozzi is a true reformer of 18th-century theater, the creator of the genre of fiaba - theatrical fairy tale. His work was a protest against the prevailing dramatic canons and a counterpoint to Carlo Goldoni, who sought realism. Gozzi's work is characterized by grotesque, allegorical heroes, and an intensified struggle between good and evil. His plays "Love for Three Oranges," "The Raven," "The King-Stag," "Turandot" are parables filled with symbols, archetypes, and unexpected plot twists. Gozzi wrote at the intersection of high and low genres; his texts are full of exquisite poetic lines while also rich in folkloric motifs and street humor. It is in this combination that the magic of fiaba lies - they are simultaneously simple and multilayered. Philologist Alla Podbutska will talk about Gozzi's life and work, his influence on descendants, and the meanings embedded in his fantastic plays. Guests of the lecture will learn how the perception of the playwright's works has changed over time and why they remain relevant. KudaGo features the current Moscow program.