Episode
Episode 28 – Bartleby – Part One
Radio Daastaan
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2023-01-31
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Radio Daastaan presents episode 28, featuring the first part of an exploration into Herman Melville's 'Bartleby, the Scrivener.' This classic novella, with its iconic refrain 'I would prefer not to,' explores themes of resistance, alienation, and the huma Read more…Radio Daastaan presents episode 28, featuring the first part of an exploration into Herman Melville's 'Bartleby, the Scrivener.' This classic novella, with its iconic refrain 'I would prefer not to,' explores themes of resistance, alienation, and the human condition in the face of bureaucratic systems. The episode opens with a poetic prelude from Rumi's works, setting a contemplative tone for the literary analysis. Listeners will discover how Bartleby's passive resistance and cryptic philosophy challenge conventional narratives about work, conformity, and individual agency in modern society. Close