Horatio Alger
/həˌreɪʃiəʊ ˈældʒə(r)/
/həˌreɪʃiəʊ ˈældʒər/
- (1834-99) a US author of more than 100 books for boys. Most were about poor boys who became rich and successful by their hard work and good behaviour. Readers believed that these ‘rags-to-riches’ stories illustrated the opportunities for success in America.
奥尔拉格（Horatio Alger）：（1834-99）是美国作家，他为男孩创作了100多本书。大多数是关于可怜的男孩，他们通过努力和良好的行为变得富有而成功。读者认为，这些“从小赚大钱”的故事说明了美国成功的机会。