Bartleby
Dec 2021 · Otbebookpublishing
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Auszug: "Ein älterer Anwalt und Notar berichtet als Ich-Erzähler von einem seiner Schreibgehilfen namens Bartleby, den er eines Tages in sein von Hochhäusern umstelltes lichtloses Büro in der Wall Street aufnimmt. Bartleby beginnt seine Tätigkeit mit stillem Fleiß und einsiedlerischer Ausdauer. Er kopiert unermüdlich Verträge, lehnt aber zur Überraschung seines Arbeitgebers schon bald jede andere Tätigkeit mit den Worten ab: "Ich möchte lieber nicht" ("I would prefer not to"). Bald weigert er sich sogar, Verträge zu kopieren, wohnt aber inzwischen in dem Büro – höflich, freudlos, ohne Freunde und fast ohne zu essen. Der Rechtsanwalt kann oder will ihn nicht gewaltsam aus der Kanzlei entfernen lassen und auch eine großzügige Abfindung interessiert Bartleby nicht. Wegen eines unerklärlichen Einverständnisses mit Bartleby sieht sich der Rechtsanwalt am Ende gezwungen, selbst aus der Kanzlei auszuziehen, statt Bartleby vor die Tür zu setzen. Seine Nachmieter – weniger verständnisvoll – lassen Bartleby bald durch die Polizei abführen und in das Gefängnis The Tombs ("Die Gräber") bringen. Dort verweigert Bartleby nicht nur alle Kommunikation, sondern auch jegliche Nahrungsaufnahme. Der Rechtsanwalt versucht, sich um seinen "Freund" zu kümmern, aber nach wenigen Tagen stirbt Bartleby an seiner Lebensverweigerung."
About the author
Herman Melville (1819-1891) was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet whose work has left an indelible mark on American literature. Born in New York City, Melville's early life was marked by financial instability and a series of adventures that would later fuel his literary imagination. He spent several years at sea, experiences that profoundly influenced his writing and provided the raw material for his most celebrated works.Melville's literary career began with the publication of "Typee" (1846) and "Omoo" (1847), semi-autobiographical tales of his adventures in the South Seas, which brought him early fame. However, his later works, such as "Moby-Dick" (1851), initially perplexed both critics and readers with their complex narrative structures and philosophical depth. Today, "Moby-Dick" is hailed as one of the greatest American novels, a profound exploration of obsession, humanity, and the natural world.Melville's later years were marked by relative obscurity and financial hardship, but his work experienced a renaissance in the early 20th century, earning him posthumous recognition as a literary genius. His innovative narrative techniques and deep psychological insights influenced contemporary writers such as William Faulkner and F. Scott Fitzgerald.Melville's revolutionary ideas about individuality, society, and the human condition resonate with modern readers, offering timeless reflections on the complexities of existence. His life and work continue to be a source of fascination and scholarly study, underscoring his enduring legacy in the canon of American literature.
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