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Success Alger, Horatio (1834–1899) writer of boys’ stories where young men are instantly rewarded for honesty, perseverance, etc. [Am. Hist.: Hart, 19] “made her fortune in no time at all.” [Br. Lit.: Nicholas Nickleby] from poor white to leading manufacturer. [Am. Lit.: Poor White, Magill I, 762–764] realistic success story of those who fathered nation. [Am. Lit.: 0 Pioneers!, Magill I, 663–665] became First Lord of the Admiralty by sticking to desk jobs and never going to sea. [Br. Opera: Gilbert and Sullivan H.M.S. Pinafore] hero of Alger’s rags-to-riches epic. [Am. Lit.: Van Doren, 807] indicates high achievement. [Western Folklore: Jobes, 350] symbol of success on coats of arms. [Heraldry: Halberts, 16] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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