The Education of Henry Adams (Royal Collector’s Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)

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The Education of Henry Adams is an autobiographical reflection by Henry Adams, published in 1907, exploring his personal and intellectual development amid the sweeping political, social, and technological changes of the 19th and early 20th centuries. As a member of the influential Adams family, Adams chronicles his privileged upbringing, diplomatic experiences, and scholarly pursuits while questioning traditional education's effectiveness in preparing individuals for the complexities of the modern world.

Written in the third person, the book critiques the challenges of adapting to modernity, symbolized by the shift from historical religious faith ("the Virgin") to industrial power ("the dynamo"). Adams grapples with the disorienting effects of scientific and industrial advancements, offering a profound meditation on the limitations of education. The Education of Henry Adams earned a posthumous Pulitzer Prize in 1919 and remains a significant work in American literature for its insights into modern life's complexities.

This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.