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275: Herman Melville's "Bartleby the Scrivener"

Classical Stuff You Should Know

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The Emergence of Psychological Novels in the 19th Century

This chapter explores the rise of psychological novels in the 19th century, highlighting key writers such as Melville, Nietzsche, and Dostoevsky. It examines the cultural shifts that influenced these complex narratives and the contrasting expectations of readers seeking simpler adventure tales.

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