-The Education of Henry Adams*

W 1982 Henry Adams, Franklin Library Edition 

Notes

The Education of Henry Adams is an autobiographical work by Henry Adams that reflects on his intellectual and personal development in 19th-century America. The book blends memoir with historical analysis, exploring Adams's experiences growing up in a prominent political family, his education, and his reflections on the rapid social and technological changes of his time. Notably, it critiques the limitations of traditional education and examines the impact of modernity on individual identity and understanding. The work is renowned for its introspective depth and its innovative narrative style, offering a profound commentary on the evolution of American society and the self.

Description 

Dark brown leather hardback edition with gold embossed detailing on front and back cover and spine with gold lettering on spine, gold fore edge, three raised bands, and light brown silk bookmark. Pristine Franklin Library edition with illustrations throughout.