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Exploring themes of isolation and rebellion, this collection features two of Herman Melville's acclaimed shorter works. "Bartleby: The Scrivener" tells the story of a Wall Street lawyer's assistant who gradually withdraws from life, famously stating, "I would prefer not to," leading to his tragic decline. In "Benito Cereno," the narrative unfolds aboard a Spanish slave ship, highlighting a revolt and the complexities of power and oppression. Together, these stories showcase Melville's profound insights into human nature and societal issues.
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Bartleby and Benito Cereno, Herman Melville
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- Released
- 2017
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Herman Melville
- Publisher
- Digireads.com
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 102
- ISBN13
- 9781420956191
- Series
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- 3.8 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring themes of isolation and rebellion, this collection features two of Herman Melville's acclaimed shorter works. "Bartleby: The Scrivener" tells the story of a Wall Street lawyer's assistant who gradually withdraws from life, famously stating, "I would prefer not to," leading to his tragic decline. In "Benito Cereno," the narrative unfolds aboard a Spanish slave ship, highlighting a revolt and the complexities of power and oppression. Together, these stories showcase Melville's profound insights into human nature and societal issues.