Bartleby, the Scrivener

Synopsis

Experience herman melville's classic novella, bartleby the scrivener, in this newly designed, easy-to-read edition. The story follows a wall street lawyer who hires a clerk, bartleby, who initially works hard only to later refuse any tasks given to him, with the simple phrase, "i would prefer not to. " while on the surface it may appear to be a story of one man's rebellion against his mundane job, bartleby delves into deeper themes such as the alienation and depression of american labor and life.