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Bartleby and Benito Cereno

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Exploring themes of isolation and rebellion, this collection features two of Herman Melville's acclaimed shorter works. "Bartleby: The Scrivener" tells the story of a Wall Street lawyer's assistant who gradually withdraws from life, famously stating, "I would prefer not to," leading to his tragic decline. In "Benito Cereno," the narrative unfolds aboard a Spanish slave ship, highlighting a revolt and the complexities of power and oppression. Together, these stories showcase Melville's profound insights into human nature and societal issues.

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Bartleby and Benito Cereno, Herman Melville

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Rok vydania
2017
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3,8
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2421 Hodnotenie

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Jazyk
anglicky
Vydavateľ
Digireads.com
Rok vydania
2017
Väzba
mäkká
Počet strán
102
ISBN13
9781420956191
Série
Hodnotenie
3,8 z 5
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Exploring themes of isolation and rebellion, this collection features two of Herman Melville's acclaimed shorter works. "Bartleby: The Scrivener" tells the story of a Wall Street lawyer's assistant who gradually withdraws from life, famously stating, "I would prefer not to," leading to his tragic decline. In "Benito Cereno," the narrative unfolds aboard a Spanish slave ship, highlighting a revolt and the complexities of power and oppression. Together, these stories showcase Melville's profound insights into human nature and societal issues.