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The Piazza Tales

Duration
8H 22min
Language
English
Format
Category

Fiction

"The Piazza Tales" by Herman Melville is a collection of short stories exploring the complexities of human experience. From the eerie "Bartleby, the Scrivener" to the adventurous "Benito Cereno," the tales traverse a range of themes. They delve into the enigmatic Bartleby's passive resistance, the dark secrets aboard a slave ship in "Benito Cereno," and the haunting quest for the White Whale in "The Encantadas." Through Melville's evocative prose, the collection offers a profound exploration of human nature, morality, and the mysteries that shape our lives.

© 2025 Interactive Media (Audiobook): 9781802566130
© 2014 Interactive Media (Ebook): 9781910150689

Release date

Audiobook: 14 May 2025
Ebook: 15 February 2014