Mont-Saint Michel and Chartres - Henry Adams

Exploring the evolving dynamics between readers and writers, the text reflects on the historical relationship of son and father, contrasting it with modern detachment. It suggests that contemporary readers are more likely to see themselves as distant relatives, if at all, and highlights a decline in reading among the younger generation. The piece humorously notes the rarity of a nephew reading his uncle's work, emphasizing the changing literary landscape and the challenges writers face in engaging today's audience.