August Wilson's The Piano Lesson - Part 1

Offered By: NPTEL-NOC IITM via YouTube

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Explore Act I Scene 1 of August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson" in this 23-minute video lecture. Delve into the introduction of the main characters and analyze Devon Boan's essay on parallel slave narratives within the play. Examine the representation of African-American history and understand how the piano serves as the central point of conflict in this powerful dramatic work.

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August Wilson's The Piano Lesson Part 1

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NPTEL-NOC IITM

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