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Education of Henry Adams

Education of Henry Adams

By: Henry Brooks Adams
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 Explore the captivating journey of Bostonian Henry Adams as he grapples with the transformative changes of the early 20th century, a stark contrast to his youthful days. This insightful work offers a keen critique of the 19th-century education system, revealing its flaws and limitations. Originally, Adams privately circulated limited copies in 1907, funded from his own pocket. It wasn’t until his death in 1918 that the book was commercially published and subsequently awarded the 1919 Pulitzer Prize.Copyright Biographies and Memoirs Art Literary History & Criticism Philosophy Social Sciences World
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  • 36 - Education of Henry Adams by Henry Brooks Adams

    36 - Education of Henry Adams by Henry Brooks Adams
    Jul 25 2025
    Explore the captivating journey of Bostonian Henry Adams as he grapples with the transformative changes of the early 20th century, a stark contrast to his youthful days. This insightful work offers a keen critique of the 19th-century education system, revealing its flaws and limitations. Originally, Adams privately circulated limited copies in 1907, funded from his own pocket. It wasn’t until his death in 1918 that the book was commercially published and subsequently awarded the 1919 Pulitzer Prize.
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    14 mins
  • 35 - Education of Henry Adams by Henry Brooks Adams

    35 - Education of Henry Adams by Henry Brooks Adams
    Jul 25 2025
    Explore the captivating journey of Bostonian Henry Adams as he grapples with the transformative changes of the early 20th century, a stark contrast to his youthful days. This insightful work offers a keen critique of the 19th-century education system, revealing its flaws and limitations. Originally, Adams privately circulated limited copies in 1907, funded from his own pocket. It wasn’t until his death in 1918 that the book was commercially published and subsequently awarded the 1919 Pulitzer Prize.
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    20 mins
  • 34 - Education of Henry Adams by Henry Brooks Adams

    34 - Education of Henry Adams by Henry Brooks Adams
    Jul 25 2025
    Explore the captivating journey of Bostonian Henry Adams as he grapples with the transformative changes of the early 20th century, a stark contrast to his youthful days. This insightful work offers a keen critique of the 19th-century education system, revealing its flaws and limitations. Originally, Adams privately circulated limited copies in 1907, funded from his own pocket. It wasn’t until his death in 1918 that the book was commercially published and subsequently awarded the 1919 Pulitzer Prize.
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    32 mins
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