Bartleby the Scrivener, A Story of Wall Street.

"Bartleby the Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street" is a short story written by Herman Melville. It was initially published anonymously in two parts in Putnam's Magazine in November and December 1853. Later, it was included in Melville's collection of stories called The Piazza Tales in 1856. Some believe that Melville drew inspiration from reading Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay "The Transcendentalist." The story explores the mysterious character of Bartleby and his unconventional behavior as a scrivener (a legal copyist) working on Wall Street. It has been adapted into films twice, once in 1970 and again in 2001. The story offers a unique perspective on life in the business world and has captivated readers for decades.