Bartleby

Released: November 23, 2025
Length: 1 hr 25 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Lauscher Audiobooks

"Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street" is a short story by Herman Melville that was first published anonymously in 1853. The narrative explores the peculiar behavior of a copyist working on Wall Street, offering a thought-provoking look at individuality and societal expectations.

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