The Piazza Tales by Herman Melville

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Author Melville, Herman, 1819-1891
Title The Piazza Tales
Note Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents The Piazza -- Bartleby -- Benito Cereno -- The Lightning-Rod Man -- The Encantadas, or Enchanted Isles -- The Bell-Tower.
Credits Dave Maddock, Josephine Paolucci, Joshua Hutchinson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Piazza Tales" by Herman Melville is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. This compilation explores themes of isolation, the human condition, and the contrasts between society and the individual, presenting a variety of characters navigating their unique circumstances. Notable stories include the titular "The Piazza," which introduces the narrator's desire for a connection with nature and beauty, and "Bartleby," which features the enigmatic character Bartleby, whose passive resistance to conventional existence poses profound questions about society and free will. At the start of "The Piazza," the narrator describes his old-fashioned farmhouse that lacks a piazza, lamenting this omission as a missed opportunity to enjoy the beautiful surrounding landscape. The opening reflects his longing for a space that combines the comforts of indoors with the freedom of the outdoor world, revealing a deep appreciation for nature's beauty. As he contemplates whether to build a piazza, the narrator's observations about the surroundings become increasingly lyrical, illustrating his connection to the land. The passage hints at a narrative driven by exploration and discovery, setting the stage for broader themes of human experience, comfort, and desire as the stories unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Manners and customs -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 15859
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Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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