The piano tuner's wives
Book • 1990
William Trevor's "The Piano Tuner's Wives" is a poignant short story exploring themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships.
The story centers around a blind piano tuner and his two wives, Violet and Belle.
Violet, his first wife, is depicted as a supportive and resourceful woman who helps him build his career.
Belle, his second wife, is consumed by jealousy and resentment towards Violet, even after Violet's death.
The narrative unfolds through the piano tuner's experiences and Belle's internal struggles, highlighting the lasting impact of past relationships and the challenges of moving on.
The story's subtle yet powerful portrayal of human emotions and the enduring presence of memory makes it a memorable piece of literature.
The story centers around a blind piano tuner and his two wives, Violet and Belle.
Violet, his first wife, is depicted as a supportive and resourceful woman who helps him build his career.
Belle, his second wife, is consumed by jealousy and resentment towards Violet, even after Violet's death.
The narrative unfolds through the piano tuner's experiences and Belle's internal struggles, highlighting the lasting impact of past relationships and the challenges of moving on.
The story's subtle yet powerful portrayal of human emotions and the enduring presence of memory makes it a memorable piece of literature.
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Deborah Treisman as the author of "The Piano Tuner's Wives", which appeared in The New Yorker in October 1995.
Deborah Treisman as the author of "The Piano Tuner's Wives", which appeared in The New Yorker in October 1995.
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