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Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street


Book Description
From the author of Moby-Dick comes a classic tale of corporate discontent. Herman Melville's tale of corporate discontent, Bartleby, the Scrivener, tells the story of a quiet, hardworking legal copyist who works in an office in the Wall Street area of New York City. The business where he works handles the official financial paperwork of wealthy men. One day, Bartleby's employer requests he proofre... More
Book Information
PublisherBlackstone Audiobooks, Inc.
BindingAudio Cassette (21 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of PagesN/A
ISBN-101455112593
ISBN-13978-1455112593
Publication Date10/01/2011
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About Herman Melville (Author) : Herman Melville was a published author and an editor of children's books. Some of the published credits of Herman Melville include Moby-Dick: New Edition (Everyman's Library (Paper)), Moby Dick, Typee... more
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About Stefan Rudnicki (Reader) : Stefan Rudnicki is a published author and a narrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Stefan Rudnicki include The Adventures of Hercules (Unabridged), Ender's Game, Shadow Puppets... more
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10/3/2015 Joshua Mark said:
After Moby Dick, this is my favorite work by Melville and one of my favorite works ever. The story of the clerk who prefers not to do his job and refuses to give any reason at all resonates on so many levels. It's beautifully written and very memorable. Modern-day tales of existential angst have not... more

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