The Aestivation of Henry Adams

Henry Adams seated at desk in dark coat, writing about the aestivation to come. Photograph by Marian Hooper Adams, 1883.

The Aestivation of Henry Adams records the struggle of Bostonian Henry Adams (1838–1918), in his later years, to come to terms with the dawning 20th century, so different from the world of his youth.

It is also a sharp critique of the 19th century work ethic.

Nonfiction cross-reference

• Aestivation (nonfiction)
• The Education of Henry Adams (nonfiction)