Paul the Peddler; Or, The Fortunes of a Young Street Merchant

In «Paul the Peddler; Or, The Fortunes of a Young Street Merchant,» Horatio Alger weaves a quintessential tale of perseverance and ambition set against the backdrop of 19th-century America. Utilizing a straightforward yet engaging narrative style, Alger encapsulates the harsh realities of urban life while simultaneously celebrating the virtues of hard work, honesty, and self-reliance. The story follows young Paul, a lively street vendor facing adversity, who epitomizes the 'rags-to-riches' archetype that permeates Alger's body of work, reflecting the pervasive optimism of the American Dream during the... Edasi