{"title":"Horatio Alger, Jr.","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoratio Alger, Jr. is renowned for his uplifting tales of young protagonists rising from humble beginnings through hard work, determination, and a strong moral compass. His stories, such as \u003cem\u003eRagged Dick\u003c\/em\u003e, offer timeless lessons on character and perseverance, making them a staple in the Education \u0026amp; Reference category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect classic narratives that inspire hope and ambition, reflecting the values of self-improvement and integrity. Alger’s works continue to resonate with those seeking motivational and educational literature grounded in 19th-century American life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ragged-dick-by-horatio-alger-jr-9780393925890","title":"Ragged Dick","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRagged Dick; or, Street Life in New York with the Boot Blacks\u003c\/i\u003e is arguably the best known of Horatio Alger’s American rags-to-riches stories. It is canonical as a cultural text, rather than a purely literary one, as this Norton Critical Edition reflects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn extensive \"Contexts\" section includes maps, photographs, and documents showing how and why Alger used the backdrop of New York City to highlight problems of urban poverty, immigration, and child labour in mid-nineteenth century America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Criticism\" section is thematically organised around contemporary reviews and responses, the heated public debate about whether Alger should be available in American public libraries, parodies of and related responses to Alger, and four recent critical essays by Mary Wroth Walsh, Glenn Hendler, Michael Moon, and Hildegard Hoeller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471426470124,"sku":"9780393925890","price":38.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780393925890-ragged-dick.jpg?v=1775242949"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/horatio-alger-jr.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}