"Seeking His Fortune, and Other Dialogues" by Horatio Alger and O. Augusta Cheney is a compilation of conversations aimed at young people in the late 1800s. The collection seems made for acting out, with many pieces first appearing in a magazine for kids and used in shows. The first story, "Seeking His Fortune," tells about Jonathan Peters, a farm boy who wants to leave his small town for the big city to find riches. He can't stand farm life and thinks he's meant for bigger things. Though his parents are worried, he's determined to go. Before he leaves, he talks to his family about his plans, jokes around with his dad, and comforts his mom, who's afraid something bad will happen. Jonathan takes off with big dreams of getting rich, showing the classic idea of wanting more and chasing after success.
Seeking His Fortune, and Other Dialogues
By Horatio Alger
A young man leaves his worried family and familiar farm behind, hoping to find riches and a better life in the exciting city.
Summary
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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