What does the cryptic crossword clue "Salesman hero of American literature not entirely austere (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HUCK (synonym="=hero of American literature, i.e. Huckleberry Finn, in books by Mark Twain") + STER (synonym="STER") = HUCKSTER The answer is HUCKSTER.

Salesman hero of American literature not entirely austere (8)

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