About “The Piano Lesson”
The Piano Lesson is a play by August Wilson that centers on an ornately carved upright piano, a cherished family heirloom in the home of Berniece Charles in Pittsburgh. When her brother Boy Willie arrives with the intention of selling the piano to buy land tied to their enslaved ancestors, a conflict arises over the meaning of the family's past and its impact on their future. The play explores the tension between preserving ancestral memory and pursuing economic opportunity.
Book details
- First published
- 1990
- Pages
- 108
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The Piano Lesson?
The Piano Lesson by August Wilson has 108 pages.