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100%: The Story of a Patriot (Paperback)
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100%: The Story of a Patriot (Paperback)
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Upton Sinclair's novel, 100%: The Story of a Patriot, follows young
Peter Gudge, a poor and uneducated man living in America during the
first World War. After being in the wrong place at the wrong time,
Peter falls victim to false allegations of domestic terrorism. As a
result, Peter must abandon his old ignorance to political issues.
While becoming involved in politics and the government, Peter is
swept into a plot to spy on the Socialist Party, who are suspected
of the domestic bombing. Though his world has been flipped upside
down, Peter uses his new awareness to become a businessman. As
Peter's job exposes poor working conditions, including unsafe
business practice, low wages, and unfair expectations, issues of
class are apparent. While the upper class exploits the lower-class
citizens, Peter's job reveals the struggles of workers without
labor laws, invoking an empathetic desire for change. Famous for
politically charged novels exposing American society and the ways
its institutions harmed the American people, Upton Sinclair's 100%:
The Story of a Patriot provides a compelling narrative that
advocates for the working class. Through Peter, the prolific
author, Upton Sinclair, exposes big business
practices-demonstrating the exploitation of the poor and
disadvantaged for capital gain. Sinclair lived through World War
One and experienced firsthand how it affected Americans. Though
fictional, 100%: The Story of a Patriot holds historical
significance, as it focuses on the unique perspective of American
citizens on the home front of the first World War, rather than the
actual battlefield. This thrilling tale highlights the class wars
in America as well as the effects the Red Scare had on American
people. With a relatable protagonist and gripping prose, 100%: The
Story of a Patriot depicts a journey that is very applicable to the
political atmosphere of today. This edition of Upton Sinclair's
100%: The Story of a Patriot features a stunning new cover design
and is printed in a modern font to appeal to contemporary readers.
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