Eric Hoffer: An American Odyssey [Unknown Binding] Calvin Tomkins

Description

Former library book has some markings and labels from library. Paperback cover is in good condition with some normal wear. Pages are clean and binding is secure.

This copy of “Eric Hoffer: An American Odyssey” by Calvin Tomkins offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and thought of one of America’s most influential public intellectuals. Hoffer, a self-educated longshoreman and migrant worker, rose to prominence in the mid-20th century with his insightful and often contrarian philosophical musings on human nature, freedom, and the human condition. Tomkins’ meticulously researched biography delves into Hoffer’s humble beginnings, his struggles with poverty and blindness, and his eventual emergence as a celebrated thinker and social critic. Despite its ex-library status, this volume remains a valuable addition to any collection on American philosophy, social commentary, or the intellectual history of the 20th century. Collectors and readers alike will appreciate Tomkins’ nuanced portrayal of a truly remarkable and unconventional mind.