Tony, the Hero; Or, A Brave Boy's Adventures with a Tramp: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Tony, the Hero; Or, A Brave Boy's Adventures with a Tramp: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Tony, the Hero; Or, A Brave Boy's Adventures with a Tramp is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Alger, Horatio, Jr. (1832–1899).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Tony, the Hero; Or, A Brave Boy's Adventures with a Tramp" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Tony, a 14-year-old boy who leads a vagrant life alongside his uncle, Rudolph, a dark and suspicious tramp. The narrative explores themes of resilience, the desire for a better life, and the quest for identity as Tony grapples with his situation and dreams of a stable future. The opening of the book introduces Tony and Rudolph trudging through a country town in New York. As they converse, it becomes apparent that Tony is weary of the life of a tramp and wishes to break free from it, while Rudolph believes in the independence of their lifestyle. The dynamics of their relationship highlight Tony's internal struggle between loyalty to his guardian and the yearning for a more conventional life. Despite feeling stuck, Tony manages to assert his desire for change, setting the stage for his eventual quest for self-discovery and belonging.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Tony, the Hero; Or, A Brave Boy's Adventures with a Tramp
- Author credits: Alger, Horatio, Jr. (1832–1899)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Bildungsromans
- Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Criminals -- Juvenile fiction
- Diligence -- Juvenile fiction
- Inheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction
- Runaway teenagers -- Juvenile fiction
- Short stories
- Street life -- Juvenile fiction
- Success -- Juvenile fiction
- Tramps -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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