Eric Hoffer The Longshoreman Philosopher |
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| Author:
| Bethell, Thomas |
| Series title: | Hoover Institution Press Publication |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8179-1415-8 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2011 |
| Publisher: | Hoover Institution Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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Eric Hoffer was unknown in the American literary and philosophical scene in 1951 when he published his first book, The True Believer. Almost overnight he became a public figure. Tom Bethell paints a new, insightful portrait of this American original. He draws much of his material from Hoffer's personal papers and interviews with those who knew the man.
Eric Hoffer was unknown in the American literary and philosophical scene in 1951 when he published his first book, The True Believer. Almost overnight he became a public figure. Tom Bethell paints a new, insightful portrait of this American original. He draws much of his material from Hoffer's personal papers and interviews with those who knew the man.