Heroes I have known ; twelve who lived great lives / by Max Eastman.
| Author/creator | Eastman, Max |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Simon and Schuster, [1942] |
| Description | xviii, 326 pages : frontispiece, portraits ; 21 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction: Hero worship benign and diabolic.--The hero as parent: my most unforgettable character [Annis Ford Eastman]--The hero as agitator: a life portrait of Carlo Tresca.--Greek drama in Cleveland: the trial of Eugene Debs.--Heroism plus heroics: difficulties in worshiping Isadora Duncan.--Humor in goodness: the constitutional perfection of Art Young.--Mark Twain's Elmira: the influence of a great preacher [Thomas K. Beecher] and his parish.--France and her man of letters: an enthusiasm involving Anatole France.--Actor of one role: a character study of Charlie Chaplin.--Contribution to an apotheosis: John Reed and the Russian revolution.--Great in time of storm: the character and fate of Leon Trotsky.--Visit in Vienna: the crochety greatness of Sigmund Freud.--The hero as teacher: the life story of John Dewey.--Epilogue. |
| LCCN | 42013050 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Joyner | General Stacks | CT120.E2 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |