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‘The Piazza Tales’ is a collection of six short stories written by Herman Melville.
The first story, ‘The Piazza, ‘ is about a narrator who buys a house in the countryside and builds a piazza. He spends much of his time on the piazza, watching his neighbors and contemplating the mysteries of life.
The second story, ‘Bartleby, the Scrivener, ‘ is about a lawyer who hires a scrivener named Bartleby. Bartleby is a very strange man who eventually refuses to do any work, leading to his dismissal and tragic end.
The third story, ‘Benito Cereno, ‘ is a tale of a ship captain who is taken captive by his own slaves while on a voyage. The story explores themes of race and power.
The fourth story, ‘The Lightning-Rod Man, ‘ is about a man who sells lightning rods and claims that he can protect a house from lightning strikes. The story is a satire on the marketing tactics of the time.
The fifth story, ‘The Encantadas, ‘ is a series of ten sketches depicting the Galápagos Islands. Melville explores the history and natural beauty of the islands.
The final story, ‘The Bell-Tower, ‘ is about the construction of a bell-tower in a small town. The narrator becomes obsessed with the tower and the bell, and eventually commits a terrible crime.
Overall, ‘The Piazza Tales’ is a collection of diverse stories that explore themes of human nature, society, and the natural world.
The first story, ‘The Piazza, ‘ is about a narrator who buys a house in the countryside and builds a piazza. He spends much of his time on the piazza, watching his neighbors and contemplating the mysteries of life.
The second story, ‘Bartleby, the Scrivener, ‘ is about a lawyer who hires a scrivener named Bartleby. Bartleby is a very strange man who eventually refuses to do any work, leading to his dismissal and tragic end.
The third story, ‘Benito Cereno, ‘ is a tale of a ship captain who is taken captive by his own slaves while on a voyage. The story explores themes of race and power.
The fourth story, ‘The Lightning-Rod Man, ‘ is about a man who sells lightning rods and claims that he can protect a house from lightning strikes. The story is a satire on the marketing tactics of the time.
The fifth story, ‘The Encantadas, ‘ is a series of ten sketches depicting the Galápagos Islands. Melville explores the history and natural beauty of the islands.
The final story, ‘The Bell-Tower, ‘ is about the construction of a bell-tower in a small town. The narrator becomes obsessed with the tower and the bell, and eventually commits a terrible crime.
Overall, ‘The Piazza Tales’ is a collection of diverse stories that explore themes of human nature, society, and the natural world.
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Language English ● Format EPUB ● ISBN 9789358018646 ● File size 0.9 MB ● Publisher Double 9 Books ● Published 2023 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 9099911 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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