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The narrative centers on an elderly lawyer who employs a scrivener named Bartelby, whose refusal to engage in work creates tension within the legal office. As Bartelby's indifference grows, it impacts the lawyer's productivity and mental state, leading to a profound exploration of isolation and the human condition in a capitalist society. The story delves into themes of choice, resistance, and the struggle for individuality against societal expectations.
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Bartleby, the Scrivener, Herman Melville
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- Released
- 2021
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- Subtitle
- A Story of Wall Street
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Herman Melville
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- ISBN13
- 9798888972946
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Religious Topics, Humor, Classics, Christian Themes, American Literature, Death, English Literature, Adapted for Film, Novellas, New York, America, Communication, Fear, Employment, Depression, Narration, Lawyers, Madness, Scribes
- First published
- 1853
- Original title
- Bartleby, the Scrivener
- Rating
- 3.9 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative centers on an elderly lawyer who employs a scrivener named Bartelby, whose refusal to engage in work creates tension within the legal office. As Bartelby's indifference grows, it impacts the lawyer's productivity and mental state, leading to a profound exploration of isolation and the human condition in a capitalist society. The story delves into themes of choice, resistance, and the struggle for individuality against societal expectations.