Bartleby, the Scrivener

Bartleby, the Scrivener

by Herman Melville
Bartleby, the Scrivener

Bartleby, the Scrivener

by Herman Melville

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Overview

Bartleby the Scrivener is one of the most highly regarded short stories of American fiction. Dealing with themes of depression, apathy, loss and curiosity it is one Herman Melville's finest works. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781447481133
Publisher: Read Books Ltd.
Publication date: 04/16/2013
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 67
File size: 900 KB
Age Range: 14 - 18 Years

About the Author

Herman Melville (1819-91), one of the writers constituting the bedrock of early American literature, enjoyed popularity early in his career. Yet he died almost unknown, despite a legacy that includes the classic novels Moby-Dick and The Confidence-Man, and novellas such as Billy Budd, Sailor and the present volume. He lived and died in New York, having traveled widely aboard whaling ships as a young man

Date of Birth:

August 1, 1819

Date of Death:

September 28, 1891

Place of Birth:

New York, New York

Place of Death:

New York, New York

Education:

Attended the Albany Academy in Albany, New York, until age 15
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