Sinclair, Upton
The Jungle
- ISBN 13:
- 9781945644061
- author:
- Sinclair, Upton
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Value Classic Reprints
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 188
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair A searing exposé of the harsh realities faced by immigrant workers in the meatpacking industry, this 1906 novel is a powerful indictment of government and business corruption. Written from firsthand experience, the book reveals the shocking conditions under which workers toiled, producing food that was often unfit for human consumption. Sinclair's work was intended as a call to action, promoting socialism and advocating for reform. Instead, his revelations led to significant changes in the food industry, with laws signed into effect by President Theodore Roosevelt. This thought-provoking novel remains a powerful commentary on the social and economic issues of its time. With its unflinching portrayal of life in the Chicago stockyards, The Jungle is a gripping and thought-provoking read that continues to resonate today.
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