CliffsNotes on Adams' The Education of Henry Adams (Cliffsnotes Literature Guides) (Websters New World) - Softcover

Baldwin, Stanley P.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764586483 ISBN 13: 9780764586484

Publisher: CliffsNotes, 2000

Synopsis

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 include

• A look at the author’s personal background, selected writings, and reputation
• Introduction to the work, with a synopsis and character map
• Character analyses and critical essays
• Review questions, suggested essay topics, and practice projects
• Resource Center with books, articles, and websites that can help round out your knowledge

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About the Author

STANLEY P. BALDWIN received his M.A. in English from the University of Kentucky. He is a writer and teacher living in Nebraska.

Edition details

• Publisher: CliffsNotes
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0764586483
• ISBN 13: 9780764586484
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128