The Education of Henry Adams
Henry Brooks Adams
Read by Jeannie
The Education of Henry Adams records the struggle of Bostonian Henry Adams (1838-1918), in early old age, to come to terms with the dawning 20th century, so different from the world of his youth. It is also a sharp critique of 19th century educational theory and practice. In 1907, Adams began privately circulating copies of a limited edition printed at his own expense. Commercial publication had to await its author's 1918 death, whereupon it won the 1919 Pulitzer Prize. (Introduction by Wikipedia) (17 hr 37 min)
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Robert Ayets
I used this recording when I wasn't able to read the book. The reader is excellent and clear in both pronunciation and conveying the meaning of the content.
A LibriVox Listener
Very fine reading!! Adams, however, diminishes in acuity after 1890; very witty and insightful before that.
A LibriVox Listener
An excellent trading, clear and well paced. The reader's voice is extremely pleasant.