What does the cryptic crossword clue "Author of manifesto, I learned, doing a U-turn (5)" mean?

The definition is "Author". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden reversed in "author of manifesTO, I LEarned, doing a u-turn" The answer is ELIOT.

Author of manifesto, I learned, doing a U-turn (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29273 | 6 Down | 2024-01-08 flower