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The Piano Teacher

Elfriede Jelinek
ger. Die Klavierspielerin · 1983
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Main Ideas

Main Ideas

  • Exploration of the complex and destructive relationship between mother and daughter.
  • The theme of repression and control, especially in the context of familial and societal expectations.
  • Examination of sexuality and masochism, and their impact on personality and behavior.
  • Critique of bourgeois society and its hypocrisy.
  • A psychological portrait of the main character, her internal conflicts, and her struggle with her own desires.
The Piano Teacher
Date of publication: 16 July 2024
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Author: 
Elfriede Jelinek
Original title: ger. Die Klavierspielerin · 1983
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