Five Hundred Dollars; or, Jacob Marlowe's Secret by Jr. Horatio Alger

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Author Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
Title Five Hundred Dollars; or, Jacob Marlowe's Secret
Alternate Title $500, or, Jacob Marlowe's secret
Note Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Five Hundred Dollars; or, Jacob Marlowe's Secret" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Jacob Marlowe, an elderly man returning to his hometown of Lakeville after many years in California. As he reconnects with family, particularly the struggling Barton family, key themes of social class disparity, wealth, and personal integrity emerge through the lives of the characters, including the young and hardworking Bert Barton. The opening of the story introduces Jacob Marlowe as he arrives in Lakeville, revealing his ties to the wealthy Marlowe family and contrasting his modest appearance with their affluence. He encounters Bert Barton, who shares the challenges his family faces due to economic hardships. Through their conversation, the reader senses Bert's aspirations and strong work ethic, which are challenged by his circumstances. Following this, Marlowe's relationship with the affluent Squire Marlowe hints at potential conflict stemming from class differences. Overall, the beginning sets up a compelling narrative about wealth, family connections, and the pursuit of a better life against the backdrop of societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Honesty -- Fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Fiction
Subject Uncles -- Fiction
Subject Actors and actresses -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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