A young man named John is the protagonist of this novella. He is a piano tuner who has been employed to tune a grand piano at a large estate. As he works, he becomes increasingly obsessed with the sound of the piano and begins to question his own existence. The story explores themes of identity, alienation, and the search for meaning in life.
By Barry Pain · First published 1923 · Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Suspense · 2 chapters