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Set against the backdrop of Washington D.C. during Ulysses S. Grant's presidency, the novel explores the intricate relationship between a young hostess and a powerful politician. Drawing from Henry Adams' own experiences as a member of a prominent political family and his time as a journalist and professor, the story delves into the dynamics of political society and personal ambition. Through this lens, it reflects on the complexities of democracy and the interplay between personal and public life.
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Democracy, an American Novel, Henry Adams
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Democracy, an American Novel
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henry Adams
- Publisher
- Book Jungle
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 184
- ISBN13
- 9781605974415
- Category
- Fiction, Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of Washington D.C. during Ulysses S. Grant's presidency, the novel explores the intricate relationship between a young hostess and a powerful politician. Drawing from Henry Adams' own experiences as a member of a prominent political family and his time as a journalist and professor, the story delves into the dynamics of political society and personal ambition. Through this lens, it reflects on the complexities of democracy and the interplay between personal and public life.