What is another word for Horatio Alger?
Pronunciation: [hɔːɹˈe͡ɪʃɪˌə͡ʊ ˈald͡ʒə] (IPA) 
Horatio Alger was a 19th century American author who wrote rags-to-riches stories about young boys who achieve success through hard work and determination. The term "Horatio Alger" is now associated with that type of story, but there are a few different synonyms that convey the same idea. "Cinderella story" refers to a situation where someone rises from poverty or obscurity to achieve great success. "Underdog story" also conveys the idea of triumphing against the odds. "Self-made man/woman" is another related term that highlights the individual's hard work and determination to achieve success. All of these synonyms share an emphasis on overcoming difficult circumstances to achieve success.
