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The Piano Teacher: A Novel
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The most popular work from provocative Austrian Nobel laureate Elfriede Jelinek, The Piano Teacher is a searing portrait of a woman bound between a repressive society and her darkest desires. Erika Kohut is a piano teacher at the prestigious and formal Vienna Conservatory, who still lives with her domineering and possessive mother. Her life appears boring, but Erika, a quiet thirtyeightyearold, secretly visits Turkish peep shows at night and watched sadomasochistic films. Meanwhile, a handsome, selfabsorbed, seventeenyearold student has become enamored with Erika and sets out to seduce her. She resists him at firstbut then the dark passions roiling under the piano teachers subdued exterior explode in a release of perversity, violence, and degradation.
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- Q: What is the main theme of The Piano Teacher? A: The Piano Teacher explores the theme of repression versus desire, focusing on a woman's struggle between societal expectations and her hidden passions.
- Q: Who is the author of The Piano Teacher? A: The author of The Piano Teacher is Elfriede Jelinek, an Austrian Nobel laureate known for her provocative literary works.
- Q: Is The Piano Teacher a paperback or hardcover edition? A: The Piano Teacher is available in a paperback edition, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages does The Piano Teacher have? A: The Piano Teacher consists of 288 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it is in excellent condition and has not been previously owned.
- Q: When was The Piano Teacher published? A: The Piano Teacher was published on October 1, 2009.
- Q: What genre does The Piano Teacher belong to? A: The Piano Teacher is categorized under Self-Help & Psychology, addressing complex emotional and psychological themes.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of The Piano Teacher's plot? A: The novel tells the story of Erika Kohut, a piano teacher whose repressed life and hidden desires clash with her role in society, culminating in a dark exploration of passion and violence.
- Q: What features should I expect from a used copy of The Piano Teacher? A: If considering a used copy, expect it to be in good condition, but it may show signs of wear such as slight creases or markings.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for The Piano Teacher? A: The Piano Teacher is suitable for readers interested in psychological studies, complex character explorations, and those who appreciate literary fiction.