Bartleby, The Scrivener A Story of Wall-Street

The narrative centers on a clerk named Bartleby, who defies the expectations of his job by refusing to continue with his writing tasks. This character reflects Herman Melville's own struggles with creativity while working on Moby Dick in 1851. The story delves into themes of existentialism and the challenges of conventional writing, as it explores the profound philosophical dilemmas that preoccupy the writer, ultimately questioning societal norms and the nature of work.