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275: Herman Melville's "Bartleby the Scrivener"

Classical Stuff You Should Know

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The Copyists of Melville's Office

This chapter explores the unique dynamics of Herman Melville's 'Bartleby the Scrivener,' focusing on the contrasting characters of Turkey and Nippers, as well as the enigmatic Bartleby. Through humor and existential themes, it examines workplace interactions and the impact of individual behavior on collective office life.

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