The Piazza Tales
- First published
- 1856
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Piazza Tales" by Herman Melville is a collection of six short stories published in 1856. Originally appearing in Putnam's Monthly Magazine between 1853 and 1855, these tales include three of Melville's most celebrated works of short fiction: "Bartleby, the Scrivener," "Benito Cereno," and "The Encantadas." Written after the harsh reception of his novels "Moby-Dick" and "Pierre," this collection showcases Melville's mastery of the short story form during a difficult period in his literary career.
- Short stories
- Manners and customs
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #15859. The Piazza Tales on Wikipedia.
