There were much-publicized myths of the late 1800s that centered around the rags-to-riches exploits of fictional boy heroes. These myths were perpetuated by their author, ________.
A) Horatio Alger
B) Mark Twain
C) Samuel Clemens
D) George Orwell

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Horatio Alger was known for his popular series of books featuring young boys who rose from poverty to success through hard work and determination. These stories became popular myths of the late 1800s and early 1900s, and Alger's name became synonymous with the rags-to-riches genre. Mark Twain and Samuel Clemens are the same person, and while he was a well-known author during this time period, he is not associated with the particular genre of rags-to-riches stories. George Orwell is also not associated with this genre, as his writing focused on political and social commentary, rather than fictional tales of individual success.

There Were Much-Publicized Myths of the Late 1800s That Centered