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The Republished Hornblower Series Proves Adventure Stories Can Be Great Literature

Book critic Maureen Corrigan reviews "Mr. Midshipman Hornblower" (Little, Brown & Co.), the first book to be reissued in a series by C.S. Forester. The books feature the "man of action" Horatio Hornblower.

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Other segments from the episode on July 6, 1998

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, July 6, 1998: Interview with Ray Manzarek; Review of C.S. Forester's novel "Mr. Midshipman Hornblower."
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Doors Keyboardist Ray Manzarek

Manzarek has written the new autobiography called "Light My Fire: My Life with The Doors."He talks about his experience playing in one of the 1960's most influential bands. The Doors disbanded after its lead singer Jim Morrison died in 1971. Since The Doors, Manazarek has produced four albums for the punk rock band X and recorded several solo albums. He also performs with Beat poet Michael McClure at nightclubs and on college campuses.

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