The Education of Henry Adams

The Education of Henry Adams is simultaneously an insightful autobiography written in the third person and a damning critique of modern educational theory and practice. Originally written in 1907, but not published until 1918 after the death of the author, it won the 1919 Pulitzer Prize. It was also recently named the #1 book on Modern Library's 100 Best Nonfiction Books list.

Publication

The book is in print from several publishers. The Penguin Classics edition (ISBN 0140445579) is softcover; other editions include the Oxford World Classics edition (ISBN 0192823698) and the Mariner Books edition (ISBN 0618056661) with its distinct cover, among countless others.

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Penguin Classics - Oxford World Classics - Mariner Books

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If you're interested in a selection of discussion topics on The Education of Henry Adams, the New Essays on The Education of Henry Adams, published in 1996 by Cambridge University (ISBN 0521445736), is recommended. Many of the essays help to place The Education into historical context, particularly in terms of early 20th century attitudes toward education, gender, and U.S. foreign policy.

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New Essays - 1996 - Cambridge University - 20th century - U.S. foreign policy

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