Seeking his fortune, and other dialogues

Name: Seeking his fortune, and other dialogues
Author: Jr. Horatio Alger

By Jr. Horatio Alger

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A lively collection of short dialogues, originally composed for juvenile magazines and exhibitions, presenting domestic comedies and moral sketches suitable for amateur performance. Scenes follow everyday characters—from a country youth determined to seek his fortune in the city to neighbors and relatives engaged in quarrels, bargains, and social posturing—and examine themes of ambition, thrift, pretension, and practical wisdom. The pieces favor plainspoken rural voices, light humor, and didactic conclusions aimed at entertaining and instructing young readers and performers.

About the Author

Jr. Horatio Alger

Horatio Alger, Jr. was an American author best known for his young adult novels that often feature themes of perseverance, hard work, and the pursuit of success. His stories typically revolve around impoverished boys who rise to middle-class status through determination and moral integrity. Notable works include "A Boy's Fortune; Or, The Strange Adventures of Ben Baker" and "Adrift in New York: Tom and Florence Braving the World." Alger's narratives reflect the values of the American Dream during the late 19th century, emphasizing the belief that anyone can achieve success regardless of their background.