Study Guide to The Education of Henry Adams by Henry Adams (e-book) (used book) | bookbook.eu

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A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for Henry Adams' The Education of Henry Adams, an autobiography from a great-grandson of the second president of the United States John Adams. As an autobiography of the late 19th century, Adams' book gives readers interesting perspective on educational theory and practice and Aristocracy leading into the turn of the century. Moreover, his life gives a glimpse at the immense weight of tradition in political families, as well as insight into the long-standing question of whether these families will know the values of liberty and choice. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Adams' classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons it has stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains: - Introductions to the Author and the Work - Character Summaries - Plot Guides - Section and Chapter Overviews - Test Essay and Study Q&As The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature, exploring characters, critical commentary, historical background, plots, and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research.