The Education of Henry Adams

Introspective in nature, this Pulitzer Prize-winning autobiography delves into Henry Adams's reflections on the profound social, technological, political, and intellectual transformations of his era. Disillusioned by his traditional Harvard education, Adams argues it inadequately equipped him to understand the scientific advancements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He emphasizes the value of self-education through personal experiences, relationships, and reading, ultimately questioning the effectiveness of his formal schooling and viewing it as time wasted.