"Jed, the Poorhouse Boy" by Horatio Alger, Jr. tells the tale of a young boy named Jed who lives in a poorhouse run by the cruel Mr. and Mrs. Fogson, where he faces hardship and mistreatment, but his strong will and dreams of a better life fuel his desire for independence. From the start, Jed is shown to be resourceful and brave, standing in stark contrast to the Fogsons' tyranny, and his growing unhappiness with his circumstances sets him on a path to escape and seek his fortune, promising adventures ahead.
Jed, the Poorhouse Boy
By Horatio Alger
A strong-willed orphan, trapped in a cruel poorhouse, dares to dream of freedom and a life of his own making.
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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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