Bartleby the Scrivener by Herman Melville

Bartleby the Scrivener

Herman Melville

54 pages • first pub 1853 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

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Bartleby the Scrivener by Herman Melville is one of the great short stories of all time. Originally published in 1853, Bartleby the Scrivener was recently named as one of the 35 must read works as listed in the Business Insider. Enjoy this classic...

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Moods

reflective 66%
mysterious 40%
challenging 28%
dark 27%
sad 26%
funny 25%
lighthearted 8%
emotional 7%
tense 7%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 41%
medium 35%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.69

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