The Education of Henry Adams: An Autobiography (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161391534)

The Education of Henry Adams: An Autobiography is a literary masterpiece written by the American historian and writer Henry Adams. The book is an account of Adams' life, his education, and his experiences as a member of one of America's most prominent families. The book is divided into three parts, each of which covers a different period of Adams' life. The first part covers his childhood and early education, including his time at Harvard University. The second part covers his travels in Europe and his experiences as a journalist and diplomat. The third and final part covers his later years, including his work as a historian and his reflections on the meaning of life.Throughout the book, Adams reflects on his own experiences and the changes he witnessed in American society and politics during his lifetime. He also explores the role of education in shaping one's worldview and the challenges of living in a rapidly changing world.The Education of Henry Adams: An Autobiography is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of American literature. It is a powerful and insightful reflection on the human experience and the search for meaning in a complex and ever-changing world.1918. American literature offers scarcely one working model for high education. The student must go back, beyond Jean Jacques, to Benjamin Franklin, to find a model even of self-teaching. Except in the abandoned sphere of the dead languages, no one has discussed what part of education has, in his personal experience, turned out to be useful and what not. This volume attempts to discuss it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry Adams
ISBN-10: 1161391533
ISBN-13: 9781161391534
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 532
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.32lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.13d