Robert Coverdale's Struggle; Or, on the Wave of Success

In "Robert Coverdale's Struggle; Or, on the Wave of Success," Horatio Alger Jr. encapsulates the quintessential American narrative of perseverance and triumph against adversity. Written in the late 19th century, while the nation was grappling with industrialization and social mobility, the novel employs a straightforward, didactic prose style that emphasizes moral fortitude and personal integrity....