Cast Upon the Breakers by Jr. Horatio Alger

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Author Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
Title Cast Upon the Breakers
Note Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Charles Keller and David Widger
Summary "Cast Upon the Breakers" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of Rodney Ropes, a young boy who faces adversity after the loss of his family fortune due to the malfeasance of his guardian. As Rodney navigates his newfound poverty, he draws on his education and values to seek a new path in life while dealing with the challenges that come with social mobility and ethical dilemmas. The opening of the novel introduces Rodney just as he learns about his unfortunate financial situation, forcing him to leave the comforts of his boarding school. Friends express sympathy, but Rodney's circumstances quickly become dire as he tries to find work in the bustling city of New York. He soon privately struggles with feelings of loss and dislocation while finding solace in his mother’s jewelry, which he vows to keep despite its potential financial value. As he encounters individuals like the opportunistic John Bundy and the sympathetic Dr. Sampson, Rodney's character starts to develop against the backdrop of a society that often prioritizes wealth over virtue. The beginning sets the stage for Rodney's quest for independence and integrity amidst the challenges he faces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Poverty -- Juvenile fiction
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- History -- 1865-1898 -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 399
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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