Horatio Alger

From Farm Boy to Senator (eBook, ePUB)

Being the History of the Boyhood and Manhood of Daniel Webster

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "From Farm Boy to Senator," Jr. Horatio Alger masterfully unfolds a narrative steeped in the quintessential American Dream, exploring themes of ambition, perseverance, and social mobility. Through vivid characterizations and an engaging narrative style, Alger portrays the life of a farm boy who ascends through societal ranks to achieve political prominence. The book is emblematic of the late 19th-century literary context, where stories of self-made individuals resonated deeply with audiences, reflecting the burgeoning belief in the American meritocracy amid the backdrop of industrialization and urbanization. Jr. Horatio Alger, a descendant of the famed author known for his rags-to-riches tales, draws upon his familial legacy and personal experiences to craft this inspiring tale. Alger'Äôs life, marked by the challenges of navigating a rapidly changing society and the deeply ingrained values of hard work, informs the vigor with which he portrays the protagonist'Äôs journey. His background reflects the very ideals he espouses, making the narrative both a personal and universal exploration of destiny. "From Farm Boy to Senator" is recommended for readers seeking an uplifting narrative that melds historical authenticity with motivational storytelling. Alger's portrayal of character development and commitment to ideals of success will resonate with anyone interested in the resilience of the human spirit and the pursuit of one's aspirations.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 498
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664648716
• Artikelnr.: 58499822

Autorenporträt

Horatio Alger, an American novelist who lived from January 13, 1832, to July 18, 1899, authored books for young adults about poor lads who, through their good deeds, climb from impoverished roots to lives of stability and comfort in the middle class. His works are known for their "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative influence on the Gilded Age United States. All of Alger's young adult books revolve around the idea that a young man can change his situation for the better by acting morally. The "Horatio Alger myth" holds that the young man achieves success via toil, however, this is untrue. The youngster behaves according to classic characteristics like honesty, generosity, and altruism in the actual stories, and success is invariably the result of an accident that works to the boy's advantage. The youngster might recover a sizable sum of money that was misplaced or save a passenger from a derailed carriage. A wealthy person notices the youngster and his predicament as a result of this. For instance, in one tale, a little child narrowly avoids being hit by a streetcar before being snatched away to safety by a homeless orphan youth.