Bartleby, the Scrivener

Released: November 10, 2021
Length: 1 hr 32 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing

"Birbleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street" by Herman Melville is a thought-provoking short story about a Wall Street lawyer who hires a new clerk, only to find the employee increasingly refusing to perform tasks with the simple comment, "I would prefer not to." Set against the backdrop of legal and business environments, the narrative explores themes of individuality and resistance. This work is recognized as one of Melville's significant literary contributions and has inspired numerous philosophical essays and discussions.

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