Here are some details about "Bartleby, the Scrivener":
* Author: Herman Melville
* Published: 1853
* Genre: Short story, philosophical fiction
* Plot: The story follows a lawyer who employs a scrivener named Bartleby. Bartleby starts refusing to work, saying "I would prefer not to," despite the lawyer's attempts to understand and help him.
* Themes: Alienation, existentialism, the meaning of work, the nature of human connection
Famous Bartleby Quotes:
* "I would prefer not to."
* "There is something pathetic in Bartleby."
While "Bartleby" is a stand-alone work, it's considered a classic of American literature and has been adapted numerous times for stage, film, and other mediums.
Let me know if you'd like to explore any of these adaptations or learn more about "Bartleby" itself!