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Hall Caine: From Son of a Blacksmith to Richest Literary Man
This chapter discusses the story of a man named Hall Caine, who went from being the son of a blacksmith with minimal schooling to becoming a successful writer and the richest literary man of his time. It explores how Caine's admiration for Dante Gabriel Rossetti's poetry led to a turning point in his life when he was invited to act as Rossetti's secretary, which allowed him to meet other literary artists and launch a successful career.