Herman Melville
What’s inside
Herman Melville’s ‘Bartleby, the Scrivener’ is a story of a Wall Street law clerk who prefers not to follow the norm, raising questions about society and individuality.
You’ll Learn
- Gain insights into individualism versus social conformity
- Explore the complexities of human interaction in the workplace
- Reflect on the themes of isolation and passive resistance
- Understand different narrative styles in American literature
Key Points
- Introduction to Bartleby, an unconventional scrivener
- Bartleby’s famous line: ‘I would prefer not to’
- Impact of Bartleby’s actions on his employer
- The isolation and mystery surrounding Bartleby
- The narrator’s struggle to understand Bartleby
- The gradual decline of Bartleby’s life
- Reflections on society’s response to non-conformity
Who’s it For
- Fans of classic literature
- Readers interested in human psychology
- Those exploring themes of non-conformity
- Students of American literature
About the author
Herman Melville was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet of the American Renaissance period, best known for ‘Moby-Dick’.