The Piano Teacher

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Morbid voyeurism and music collide.

The Piano Teacher is a dark and twisted story that delves deep into the psyche of its characters. It's not a light read, but for those interested in exploring the darker aspects of humanity, this book is a must-read. Jelinek's prose is haunting and will stay with you long after you finish reading. The unique and distinctive feature of this book is the way it explores the complexities of sexual desire and power dynamics through music and masochism. Highly recommended for fans of psychological thrillers and character studies.

  • Kääntäjien valtionpalkinto (2006)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Piano Teacher

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ISBN: 9781852427504
Publisher: Serpent's Tail
Date of Publication: 2002-07-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Contemporary
Related Topics: Classics, Feminism, Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.57
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Description

Erika Kohut teaches piano at the Vienna Conservatory by day. But by night she trawls the porn shows of Vienna while her mother, whom she loves and hates in equal measure, waits up for her.Into this emotional pressure-cooker bounds music student and ladies' man, Walter Klemmer. With Walter as her student, Erika spirals out of control, consumed by the ecstasy of self-destruction.First published in 1983, The Piano Teacher is the masterpiece of Elfriede Jelinek, Austria's most famous writer. Now a feature film directed by Michael Haneke, The Piano Teacher won three major prizes at the Cannes 2001 Festival including best actor for Benoit Magimel and best actress for Isabelle Huppert.Elfriede Jelinek was born in Austria in 1946 and grew up in Vienna where she attended the famous Music Conservatory. The leading Austrian writer of her generation, she has been awarded the Heinrich Boll Prize for her contribution to German-language literature. This edition was translated by Joachim Neugroschel.
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Morbid voyeurism and music collide.

The Piano Teacher is a dark and twisted story that delves deep into the psyche of its characters. It's not a light read, but for those interested in exploring the darker aspects of humanity, this book is a must-read. Jelinek's prose is haunting and will stay with you long after you finish reading. The unique and distinctive feature of this book is the way it explores the complexities of sexual desire and power dynamics through music and masochism. Highly recommended for fans of psychological thrillers and character studies.

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Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.