num_pages: 48
description: Bartleby The Scrivener is a novella written by Herman Melville. The story revolves around a lawyer who hires a new copyist named Bartleby to work in his office. Bartleby is initially a diligent worker, but over time he begins to refuse to do any work, stating that he would ""prefer not to."" The lawyer is initially patient with Bartleby, but as his behavior becomes more erratic and he refuses to leave the office even after being fired, the lawyer becomes increasingly frustrated and confused.The story is a commentary on the dehumanizing effects of modern society and the struggle for individuality in a world that values conformity. It also explores themes of isolation, alienation, and the nature of authority. Melville's writing style is characterized by its use of vivid imagery and complex themes, and Bartleby The Scrivener is considered one of his most significant works. The novella has been adapted into several films and has been widely studied and analyzed by literary scholars.At the period just preceding the advent of Bartleby, I had two persons as copyists in my employment, and a promising lad as an office-boy. First, Turkey; second, Nippers; third, Ginger Nut. These may seem names, the like of which are not usually found in the Directory. In truth they were nicknames, mutually conferred upon each other by my three clerks, and were deemed expressive of their respective persons or characters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: Bartleby the Scrivener
titlecomplete: Bartleby the Scrivener
characters: Bartleby, Nippers, Turkey, Ginger Nut
genres: Classics, Fiction, Short Stories, The United States Of America, Novella, Read For School, School, Literature, 19th Century, American
ratings_count: 61572
places: New York City, New York
publisher: Kessinger Publishing