Only an Irish Boy; Or, Andy Burke's Fortunes

In "Only an Irish Boy; Or, Andy Burke's Fortunes," Horatio Alger crafts a quintessential rags-to-riches narrative that epitomizes the themes of perseverance and opportunity characteristic of his work. Alger employs a straightforward yet engaging narrative style, rich with moral lessons and imbued with an optimistic outlook that reflects the societal context of late 19th-century America. Set agains...