# Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall-Street

**Author:** Herman Melville
**Tags:** Psychological fiction, Young men, New York (N.Y.), Copyists, Wall Street (New York, N.Y.)
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**Added:** 10.07.2026
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## Description

Step into the bustling, unforgiving world of mid-19th century Wall Street, where an unassuming lawyer runs a placid practice. His orderly existence is irrevocably altered by the arrival of Bartleby, a new scrivener. Initially an exemplary copyist, Bartleby soon develops a peculiar and unyielding habit: he simply "prefers not to" comply with any request, from proofreading documents to leaving the office. This baffling passive resistance throws the lawyer's professional and moral compass into disarray, challenging his notions of charity, responsibility, and the nature of humanity itself. As Bartleby’s enigmatic refusal to engage with the world escalates, his quiet rebellion forces those around him to confront themes of isolation, conformity, and the perplexing limits of communication in a society driven by industry and ambition. This timeless tale explores the profound impact of one man's withdrawal on a system designed for unquestioning compliance.