EPISODE · Apr 11, 2026 · 45 MIN
The Piazza Tales Chapter 2 - Bartleby Part 2
from The Herman Melville Library · host Herman Melville
In which a quiet and despondent scrivener named Bartleby obstinately refuses to engage in the duties of office life, eliciting a mix of pity, frustration, and perplexity from his employer who struggles to comprehend and manage his singular passivity. This narrative unfolds in an atmosphere of somber reflection and gentle charity, illuminating the subtle despair entwined with human indifference and isolation.
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The Piazza Tales Chapter 2 - Bartleby Part 2
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