When Allan moves to New York City from Mississippi, his brother,
Oliver, who had been living in the city for a few years prior,
decides to introduce Allan to an exclusive group of wealthy people.
Hoping that it will help Allan's law business, Oliver gets Allan
invites to parties and meetings, which quickly grant Allan access
to the decadence of the rich. With expensive cars, private trains,
thousand-dollar clothing, and gluttonous meals made by servants,
these rich elites are living at the height of luxury. Meanwhile,
the lower-class citizens of the city are stuck in job with poor
work conditions, terrible pay, and unsafe environments. Most even
struggled to keep their family fed. Allan is unable to turn a blind
eye to the suffering. He launches a court case to help lessen the
blight of the poor, but soon realizes that the people he is
fighting against are the elite citizens he had met before-the most
powerful people in New York. As Allan remembers the drama of the
elite, including torrid affairs, issues of alcoholism, venomous
gossip, and vicious backstabbing, he knows that he must be careful
and clever to survive the shallow values and cruel intentions of
the wealthy society. Known as a master of detail, Upton Sinclair
depicts a story of high drama with meticulous prose and compelling
themes. Set in the exciting scene of New York City in 1907, The
Metropolis depicts a duality by showing both the glamourous and
obscene lifestyle of the rich and the desolate, difficult life of
the poor and working class. This contrast describes the cruelty of
the rich, often making the poor victims to their greed and
selfishness. With a compelling message, plot twists, and
backstabbing, The Metropolis is both an entertaining and
enthralling read. This edition of The Metropolis by Upton Sinclair
features an eye-catching cover design and is printed in a modern
and readable font. With these accommodations, contemporary readers
are able to enjoy Upton Sinclair's distinguished novel with style
and ease.
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