Classic Literature· United States
Five Tales (Bartleby, the Scrivener / Benito Cereno / Billy Budd / I and My Chimney / Lightning-Rod Man)
by Herman MelvilleAggregate Editorial Score30/100
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Published 1967English
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Five Tales (Bartleby, the Scrivener / Benito Cereno / Billy Budd / I and My Chimney / Lightning-Rod Man) by Herman Melville is a landmark work of classic literature, first published in 1967. First published in 1967, Five Tales (Bartleby, the Scrivener / Benito Cereno / Billy Budd / I and My Chimney / Lightning-Rod Man) by Herman Melville has earned its place among the great classics of world literature, read and studied across generations.
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Herman Melville published Five Tales (Bartleby, the Scrivener / Benito Cereno / Billy Budd / I and My Chimney / Lightning-Rod Man) in 1967, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of classic literature from United States. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation.
With an editorial score of 30/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys.
Readers coming to Five Tales (Bartleby, the Scrivener / Benito Cereno / Billy Budd / I and My Chimney / Lightning-Rod Man) for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of the human condition is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at.
Within United States's literary landscape, Herman Melville occupies a significant position. Five Tales (Bartleby, the Scrivener / Benito Cereno / Billy Budd / I and My Chimney / Lightning-Rod Man) is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
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notable · national
196730
Herman Melville is a celebrated author from United States known for influential works of adventure.
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