#49 August Wilson's The Piano Lesson | Part 1 | Twentieth Century American Drama

Welcome to 'Twentieth Century American Drama' course !

This lecture introduces August Wilson's The Piano Lesson, emphasizing its exploration of the legacy of slavery and the complexities of African American identity in the 20th century. The play's setting in 1936 Pittsburgh during the aftermath of the Great Depression establishes a historical context marked by economic hardship and the enduring impact of racial prejudice. The lecture introduces the play's central characters and the conflict surrounding the ownership of a family heirloom, a piano carved with the faces of their enslaved ancestors.
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