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Huck Gutman
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Stanley Gutman
December 24, 1943 |
| Alma mater | University of Vermont Duke University |
| Occupation | Academic, political advisor and writer |
| Spouse(s) | Bertha Gutman |
Stanley "Huck" Gutman, born on December 24, 1943, is an American professor and political helper. He teaches English at the University of Vermont. He also used to work for Bernie Sanders, who ran for president. Huck Gutman helped write a book about Bernie Sanders's political journey called Outsider in the White House.
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Early Life and Education
Stanley Gutman was born on December 24, 1943. He went to the University of Vermont for his college studies. While he was there, he earned the nickname "Huck." This name came from the famous book character Huckleberry Finn. He got it because he often walked around campus without shoes. Later, he continued his education and earned a PhD degree from Duke University.
Career as a Professor and Advisor
Teaching English
Huck Gutman is a professor of English at the University of Vermont. He is an expert in American literature from the 20th century. He also knows a lot about American poetry from the 19th century and modern poetry.
Writing and Research
Professor Gutman has helped edit books about important thinkers. He has also written articles for a magazine called Monthly Review. Some of these articles he wrote with another person named Harry Magdoff. He has also written about the poems of Yehuda Amichai, an Israeli poet.
Working with Bernie Sanders
Before 2012, Gutman worked as the chief of staff for Bernie Sanders. At that time, Bernie Sanders was a senator in the United States Senate. A chief of staff is a main helper and advisor to a political leader. Gutman also helped write a book with Bernie Sanders. This book, called Outsider in the House, tells about Sanders's political life. It was later re-released in 2015 with the new title Outsider in the White House.
Personal Life
Huck Gutman lives with his wife, Bertha. They live in Burlington, Vermont, with their children.
