In the days before typewriters and copy machines, there were scriveners--people who meticulously copied documents for lawyers and businessmen. Golden Voice narrator Edoardo Ballerini captures the intelligent, genteel, and, finally, compassionate voice of the narrator of this classic story, who hires a quiet scrivener named Bartleby for his law firm. At first, all is well as Bartleby produces excellent work, but one day when he is assigned a task, Bartleby replies simply: "I would prefer not to." The listener is then led into Herman Mellville's fascinating examination of loneliness, abandonment, and depression in nineteenth-century society. With assurance and a fine ear for detail Ballerini delivers this sensitive, unsparing 1853 classic, which was first published in multiple parts--similar to today's podcasts. B.P. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine
Bartleby, The Scrivener by Herman Melville is a profound and haunting tale that explores themes of isolation, free will, and the dehumanizing effects of modern work. The story is narrated by a Wall Street lawyer who hires a quiet and enigmatic scrivener named Bartleby. Initially diligent, Bartleby soon begins to refuse his tasks with the simple yet unsettling phrase, “I would prefer not to.” As his passive resistance escalates, his employer struggles to understand the man's mysterious behavior, leading to a meditation on society's treatment of those who refuse to conform.
Narrated by Daniel Pagone, this audiobook brings Melville's masterful storytelling to life, capturing the eerie detachment and deep existential themes of the novella. Bartleby, The Scrivener is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers and listeners alike, offering a thought-provoking look at individualism, alienation, and the silent struggles within the workplace.
Originally published in 1853, Melville's novella remains one of the most influential works in American literature, inspiring countless interpretations and discussions on human nature and social structures.
Bartleby, The Scrivener by Herman Melville is a profound and haunting tale that explores themes of isolation, free will, and the dehumanizing effects of modern work. The story is narrated by a Wall Street lawyer who hires a quiet and enigmatic scrivener named Bartleby. Initially diligent, Bartleby soon begins to refuse his tasks with the simple yet unsettling phrase, “I would prefer not to.” As his passive resistance escalates, his employer struggles to understand the man's mysterious behavior, leading to a meditation on society's treatment of those who refuse to conform.
Narrated by Daniel Pagone, this audiobook brings Melville's masterful storytelling to life, capturing the eerie detachment and deep existential themes of the novella. Bartleby, The Scrivener is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers and listeners alike, offering a thought-provoking look at individualism, alienation, and the silent struggles within the workplace.
Originally published in 1853, Melville's novella remains one of the most influential works in American literature, inspiring countless interpretations and discussions on human nature and social structures.
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| BN ID: | 2940193993889 |
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| Publisher: | Anthony Pica Productions, LLC |
| Publication date: | 03/07/2025 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
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