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Phil, The Fiddler

by Horatio Alger
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9789371818766
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Double 9 Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Double 9 Books
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  • Pages: 136
  • Original Price: USD 15.99
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 164 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): General

Phil, The fiddler is a novel that highlights the experiences of children in urban poverty. The story centers around a young Italian boy who navigates the brutal life of a street musician under the oppressive control of a padrone, or master. Through his struggles, the novel explores friendship, exploitation, and the yearning for freedom. At the start of the narrative, the boy is introduced as a spirited child who plays the violin and sings in the streets of New York City to earn money. Despite the challenging circumstances he faces, including the threat of violence from his padrone if he fails to meet daily monetary quotas, he maintains an optimistic attitude. His interactions with other street children, particularly a close companion, reveal the harsh realities of their existence, such as poverty, harsh treatment, and longing for their homes in Italy. The opening chapters set the stage for a poignant tale of resilience and the desperate hope for a better future amid dire circumstances.

Alger, Horatio: - Horatio Alger Jr. was an American author best known for his young adult novels that focused on the themes of hard work, perseverance, and the rise from poverty to success. Born on January 13, 1832, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, he graduated from Harvard University and later attended Harvard Divinity School. Alger's works, primarily aimed at young readers, often centered around impoverished boys who, through good deeds, honesty, and tireless effort, rise to middle-class security and comfort. His most famous work, Ragged Dick, became an archetype of the rags-to-riches genre, emphasizing the importance of personal integrity and the belief that anyone, regardless of their social standing, could improve their circumstances with hard work and moral character. Alger's life, marked by his own struggles and hardships, mirrored many of the stories he wrote. Although his works fell out of favor in the 20th century, they were hugely popular during his lifetime and remain significant in the history of children's literature. Alger passed away on July 18, 1899, but his influence on American literature and the genre of juvenile fiction continues to be felt.

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