Adams' The Education of Henry Adams (Cliffs Notes)

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into critical elements and ideas within classic works of literature. The latest generation of titles in this series also features glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.CliffsNotes on The Education of Henry Adams explores the focal character’s boyhood world through the voice of Henry Adams as a man in his late 60s. Speaking in third person, the narrator treats the younger Henry objectively, which establishes the style of the book.Following Henry’s lifelong protests of the limitations of formal education, this study guide provides summaries and commentaries for each of 35 chapters within what has been termed “experimental literature” and an outstanding work of nonfiction. Other features that help you figure out this important work includeA look at the author’s personal background, selected writings, and reputationIntroduction to the work, with a synopsis and character mapCharacter analyses and critical essaysReview questions, suggested essay topics, and practice projectsResource Center with books, articles, and Web sites that can help round out your knowledgeClassic literature or modern-day treasure — you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.