The Piano Lesson Paperback – December 1, 1990

August Wilson's Pittsburgh Cycle of dramas makes perfect complement to, and perhaps a counterweight to, Faulkner's novels and stories about Mississippi. It's as though some of Faulkner's characters escaped and settled in Pittsburgh but brought with them the conflicts and emotions of their Southern roots. Often plays do not make good reading since they are meant to be seen, but Wilson's dialogues are so strong, realistic, and poetic at times that the play comes alive in the imagination, even without a physical stage. Moreover, The Piano Lesson is one of the best plays in the Pittsburgh Cycle. I like it even more than Fences.

Needed this book for Theater Class in college. As described.

This was a book club choice. I thoroughly enjoyed this play and was pleasantly surprised for the play from. All in my book club enjoyed the read so discriptive.

This play written by August Wilson weaves together themes of heritage, family, and the struggle for identity against the backdrop of African-American history. Set in 1936 Pittsburgh, the story revolves around the Charles family and a priceless heirloom: A beautifully carved piano with intricate carvings representing the family's history. The brother Boy Willie embodies the striving for a better future, shackled by the past. The sister Berniece on the other hand, holds on to tradition as a testament to her ancestors endurance through hardship.

My daughter had to read this for a summer reading assignment. She enjoyed the reading and completed the assignment in no time. Quite an easy read.

When I asked my granddaughter what she thought of The Piano Lesson she said it was okay. I asked her if she thought it was a great book and she replied that it was interesting but not great. So I asked her if she would she ever read it again, and she said she more than likely would.

This just so happens to be one of my favorite August Wilson plays. The story is so rich and full of history and culture. Wilson's storytelling skills are vivid and entertaining. There is also a movie that readers will want to check out for more visual after reading this amazing story.

This was a good read. A bit different from my usual but it was entertaining. A lot of books stack scenes to tell stories, but this one was intricately weaved. If you're into plays, enjoy the read but prepare yourself for a disappointing conclusion.

Great book, great delivery!

J'ai adoré ce livre, je le conseille à tous!Il se lit très vite car on ne peut s’empêcher de le lire.Il s'agit de l'histoire d'une famille noire américaine à l'époque de l'esclavage.Mais aussi et l'histoire d'un piano pas comme les autres.

die beste ausgabe des modernen klassikers, gutes papier und der text ist teilweise kommentiertüber die qualität des stückes gibt es nichts zu meckern, sollte man kennen als theaterfreund