"Robert Coverdale's Struggle" by Horatio Alger, Jr., is a late 19th-century story centered on Robert Coverdale, a resilient young boy battling poverty in a small fishing village. Living with his aunt and irresponsible, alcoholic uncle, Robert faces the daily challenge of providing for his family. He stubbornly refuses to follow in his uncle's destructive footsteps, choosing instead to shoulder the burdens of supporting his aunt by catching fish. Escalating tensions with his uncle, who demands Robert’s meager earnings, test Robert's resolve. This tale introduces themes of perseverance, moral strength, and the struggle against familial duty versus personal ambition amidst challenging times.
Robert Coverdale's Struggle
By Horatio Alger
In a world of poverty and familial strife, a determined young boy fights to rise above his circumstances and carve out a better future for himself and his aunt.
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About the AuthorHoratio Alger Jr. was an American author who wrote young adult novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to middle-class security and comfort through good works. His writings were characterized by the "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative effect on the United States from 1868 through to his death in 1899.
Horatio Alger Jr. was an American author who wrote young adult novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to middle-class security and comfort through good works. His writings were characterized by the "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative effect on the United States from 1868 through to his death in 1899.
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