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Set in 19th-century New York City, the story follows a young bootblack's journey from poverty to middle-class respectability. This coming-of-age tale highlights themes of hard work, perseverance, and the American Dream, resonating with readers of its time. Initially serialized, it became Horatio Alger Jr.'s best-selling work and the first in a series, garnering positive reviews from publications that noted its appeal to young readers. Its themes and plot have influenced Alger's later works and inspired various parodies and satires.
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Ragged Dick, Horatio Alger
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- 2022
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