Description
Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street is a short story written by the American author Herman Melville. It was first published anonymously in two parts in the November and December 1853 issues of Putnam's Magazine. This enigmatic novella is a timeless tale of isolation and defiance in the heart of New York City. Bartleby, a quiet, passive scrivener, refuses to conform to societal norms, challenging the very fabric of the rigidly structured Wall Street world. Through its profound exploration of individual agency and the complexities of human interaction, Melville's masterpiece continues to captivate readers, inviting contemplation on the nature of autonomy, compassion and the inherent contradictions of modern existence.
Author: Herman Melville
Publisher: Natal Publishing, LLC
Published: 03/08/2024
Pages: 34
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.10lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.08d
ISBN13: 9781088285190
ISBN10: 1088285198
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Classics
- Fiction | Literary
- Fiction | Legal