The Jungle
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair is a classic fiction novel first published in 1906, now available in this independently published edition from November 10, 2021. This work portrays the harsh conditions faced by immigrants in the United States, particularly in Chicago’s meatpacking industry, highlighting the exploitation and corruption prevalent in urban life during that era. Sinclair’s narrative aims to shed light on the unsanitary practices and health violations that sparked significant public outcry and led to reforms in the industry.
Readers will find a vivid depiction of the struggles of Jurgis and his fellow workers, illustrating the challenges and realities of life in an industrialized society. The novel serves as a political commentary, reflecting on the social issues of its time while maintaining the integrity of the original text. With 283 pages, this edition preserves the literary precision and depth that characterize Sinclair’s work, making it a valuable addition to any collection focused on literature, political themes, or the historical context of urban life in the United States.
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A “political fiction novel” written in days gone by, sophisticated in a way modern “social commentary stories” are lacking.
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair is an example of classic fiction first published in 1906 in the United States.
A true book of worth, a classic that lives on in an era of timeless distinction. Early books exude an excellence unlike any from modern times. You will not be dissatisfied with this work. A novel depiction of corruption in power at its finest.
A Glimpse Inside
Jurgis talked lightly about work, because he was young. They told him stories about the breaking down of men, there in the stockyards of Chicago, and of what had happened to them afterward–stories to make your flesh creep, but Jurgis would only laugh. He had only been there four months, and he was young, and a giant besides. There was too much health in him. He could not even imagine how it would feel to be beaten. “That is well enough for men like you,” he would say, “silpnas, puny fellows–but my back is broad.”
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The Jungle is a 1906 novel by the American journalist and novelist Upton Sinclair (1878-1968). The novel portrays the harsh conditions and exploited lives of immigrants in the United States in Chicago and similar industrialized cities. Sinclair’s primary purpose in describing the meat industry and its working conditions was to advance socialism in the United States. However, most readers were more concerned with several passages exposing health violations and unsanitary practices in the American meat packing industry during the early 20th century, which greatly contributed to a public outcry which led to reforms including the Meat Inspection Act. Sinclair said of the public reaction, “I aimed at the public’s heart, and by accident I hit it in the stomach.”
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The Jungle
◆ Original 1906 text
◆ A novel with a social conscience
◆ 5 x 8 Inches
◆ Matte Cover
◆ White Paper
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