Sinclair, Upton
The Jungle
- ISBN 13:
- 9781945186042
- author:
- Sinclair, Upton
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Skyhorse Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 344
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 2.5 x 20.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Classics, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
A searing portrayal of life in America's industrial heartland during the early 20th century, this novel exposes the harsh realities faced by immigrant workers in Chicago's meatpacking industry.
Through the story of Jurgis Rudkus and his family, Sinclair sheds light on the struggles of poverty, exploitation, and abuse that many immigrants endured. His powerful narrative sparked public outrage and led to significant reforms, including the passage of the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act.
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