The Education of Henry Adams

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Focusing on the challenges faced by Henry Adams in adapting to the 20th century, this work critiques the educational theories and practices of the 19th century. Initially distributed privately, it was not commercially published until after Adams' death in 1918, later winning the Pulitzer Prize in 1919. Recognized for its significance, it was ranked first by the Modern Library among the top 100 English-language nonfiction books of the twentieth century, highlighting its enduring impact and relevance.