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    Bartleby, The Scrivener: A Story Of Wall-Street
    Bartleby, The Scrivener: A Story Of Wall-Street
    Bartleby, The Scrivener: A Story Of Wall-Street
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    Bartleby, The Scrivener: A Story Of Wall-Street

    Written by Herman Melville

    Narrated by Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

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    "Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall-Street" is a novella written by Herman Melville, first published in 1853. The story is a poignant exploration of the dehumanizing effects of modern capitalism and the isolation that can result from the mechanization of work. The novella is narrated by an unnamed Wall Street lawyer who hires a scrivener named Bartleby to copy legal documents. Initially, Bartleby is diligent and efficient, but over time, he starts responding to requests with the phrase "I would prefer not to." This passive resistance leads to a series of confrontations and ultimately to Bartleby's refusal to do any work at all. The lawyer is both fascinated and perplexed by Bartleby's behavior, and the story explores themes of alienation, conformity, and the dehumanizing nature of modern office life.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLoudly
    Release dateDec 14, 2023
    ISBN9798868774102
    Author

    Herman Melville

    Herman Melville was an American novelist, essayist, short story writer and poet. His most notable work, Moby Dick, is regarded as a masterpiece of American literature.

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