Horatio Alger

Ho•ra′tio Al′ger

(həˈreɪ ʃiˌoʊ, hɔ-, hoʊ-)
adj. of or characteristic of the poor heroes in the novels of Horatio Alger, who achieve success and wealth through honesty and hard work. [1920–25]

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Horatio Alger - United States author of inspirational adventure stories for boys; virtue and hard work overcome poverty (1832-1899)Alger

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Horatio Alger

An American writer who authored popular books in which the main characters (often historical figures) rise from poverty to relative wealth. In other words, Alger wrote about people who achieved the American dream. Critics maintain he gave his readers (and their intellectual descendants) false hope of success.

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noun United States author of inspirational adventure stories for boys

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