Books like Novels (Bartleby, the Scrivener / Benito Cereno) by Herman Melville
This collection brings together two of Herman Melville’s most celebrated short novels. "Bartleby, the Scrivener" follows a copyist in a New York office, while "Benito Cereno" examines intrigue aboard a ship. Together, the works illuminate 19th‑century American concerns with psychology, swindling, maritime commerce, steamboats, securities, and the experiences of young men.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Herman Melville
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