“The late John Jacob Astor, a personage little given to poetic enthusiasm, had no hesitation in pronouncing my first grand point to be prudence; my next, method. I do not speak it in vanity, but simply record the fact, that I was not unemployed in my profession by the late John Jacob Astor; a name which, I admit, I love to repeat, for it hath a rounded and orbicular sound to it, and rings like unto bullion. I will freely add, that I was not insensible to the late John Jacob Astor's good opinion.”
Quote by Herman Melville
Work
Bartleby the Scrivener: Easyread Comfort Edition
Herman Melville's 'Bartleby the Scrivener' is a novella that delves into the life of Bartleby, an employee who becomes the central figure in a law office. The narrative is a blend of realism and satire, examining the nature of work, the role of the individual within a corporate structure, and the complexities of human existence. The Easyread Comfort Edition is formatted for ease of reading and comfort, making it accessible to a wide audience. more
Author
Herman Melville
Herman Melville was a renowned 19th-century American novelist known for his profound psychological descriptions and unique literary style. His masterpiece, 'Moby-Dick', is considered a classic of American literature. more
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