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Upton Sinclair, Jr. (1878-1968), was a Pulitzer Prize-winning
American author who wrote over 90 books. He achieved popularity in
the first half of the 20th century, most famously for his 1906
muckraking novel The Jungle.
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Oil! (Paperback)
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Upton Sinclair's searing indictment of fossil fuels that predicts
our current warming planet while imagining a greener and more
inclusive future A Penguin Classic Perhaps most well-known today as
the inspiration for Paul Thomas Andersonâs film There Will Be
Blood, Upton Sinclairâs novel Oil! burst into the literary
limelight amid soaring petroleum profits and gaping inequalities in
1927. By turns an ardent family saga, scintillating potboiler, and
anti-capitalist tirade, Oil! ranks among the most important
critiques of fossil energy ever printed; and while anticipating how
fossil fuels have shaped the dilemmas of our present, it also looks
toward a greener, more inclusive, and altogether more livable world
yet to come. This edition features a contextual introduction by
Michael Tondre that illuminates the novelâs urgent timeliness in
our warming world.
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The Jungle (Paperback)
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"The Uncle Tom's Cabin of wage slavery." -Jack London. Sinclair's
masterpiece is an honest, sometimes brutal, tour de force that
opened America's eyes to the struggles and horrors many immigrants
endured. Welcome to Chicago during the early 1900s. Upton
Sinclair's The Jungle portrays the hardships of the immigrant
working class in a way that changed literature and history. The
story begins with Lithuanian immigrant Jurgis Rudkus, who takes a
job at Brown's slaughterhouse to try to earn enough money to stay
afloat. His life becomes a constant struggle-he, his young wife,
Ona, and the rest of his family eventually falling victim to a slew
of unfortunate circumstances including exploitation, abuse, and for
some even death. From unsanitary and unsafe working conditions to
poverty wages, the novel revealed to the American public the
struggles immigrants encountered in Chicago's meatpacking industry.
Sinclair, a muckraking journalist, penned the bestselling narrative
in an attempt to expose the evils of capitalism, and bring to light
the extreme adversity these people faced not just in Chicago, but
in industrialized cities across the country. By detailing numerous
health violations in these workplaces, Sinclair's novel caused
public outrage and eventually led to the passing of the Meat
Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act. Packaged in
handsome, affordable trade editions, Clydesdale Classics is a new
series of essential literary works. It features literary phenomena
with influence and themes so great that, after their publication,
they changed literature forever. From the musings of literary
geniuses such as Nathaniel Hawthorne in The Scarlet Letter, to the
striking personal narratives from Harriet Jacobs in Incidents in
the Life of a Slave Girl, this new series is a comprehensive
collection of our history through the words of the exceptional few.
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The Jungle (Paperback)
Upton Sinclair; Contributions by Mint Editions
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"When people ask me what has happened in my long lifetime I do not
refer them to the newspaper files and to the authorities, but to
(Sinclair's) novels." -George Bernard Shaw "Practically alone among
the American writers of his generation, Sinclair put to the
American public the fundamental questions raised by capitalism in
such a way that they could not escape them." -Edmund Wilson Upton
Sinclair's 1906 bestseller The Jungle is a startling and powerful
novel depicting the plight of Jurgis Rudkus, a Slavic worker who
immigrated to the United States in the early 20th Century for a
better life. His dream of a finding a job, building a family, and
buying a home are initially fulfilled in the Union Stock Yards in
Chicago. Work in the meatpacking industry proves to be a harrowing
and desperate existence, and his personal life is beset by a
succession of hardships and tragedy. As bleak as his journey is,
Jurgis finally finds his light in a new-found political ideology.
The Jungle is considered profoundly important in its exposure of
despair at the margins of working-class life, and the atrocious
descriptions of the unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking
process. The novel led to revolutionary reform of the industrial
food industry and workers' rights, and powerfully addresses many of
the same issues that we are still grappling with today. With a
stunning new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this
edition of The Jungle is both modern and readable.
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The Jungle (Hardcover)
Upton Sinclair; Contributions by Mint Editions
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"When people ask me what has happened in my long lifetime I do not
refer them to the newspaper files and to the authorities, but to
(Sinclair's) novels." -George Bernard Shaw "Practically alone among
the American writers of his generation, Sinclair put to the
American public the fundamental questions raised by capitalism in
such a way that they could not escape them." -Edmund Wilson Upton
Sinclair's 1906 bestseller The Jungle is a startling and powerful
novel depicting the plight of Jurgis Rudkus, a Slavic worker who
immigrated to the United States in the early 20th Century for a
better life. His dream of a finding a job, building a family, and
buying a home are initially fulfilled in the Union Stock Yards in
Chicago. Work in the meatpacking industry proves to be a harrowing
and desperate existence, and his personal life is beset by a
succession of hardships and tragedy. As bleak as his journey is,
Jurgis finally finds his light in a new-found political ideology.
The Jungle is considered profoundly important in its exposure of
despair at the margins of working-class life, and the atrocious
descriptions of the unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking
process. The novel led to revolutionary reform of the industrial
food industry and workers' rights, and powerfully addresses many of
the same issues that we are still grappling with today. With a
stunning new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this
edition of The Jungle is both modern and readable.
Upton Sinclair's The Book of Life is a contains well founded advice
and consists of two parts. The first part, Book of the Mind, covers
spiritual topics such as faith, morality, and the subconscious.
With intense conversations on the definition of each as well as
their relationship and codependence on each other, Sinclair answers
tough life questions and provides many thought-provoking ideas.
While the first part of Sinclair's work concerns the intangibles in
life, focusing on matters of the mind, the second part of The Book
of Life elects to address physical topics. Book of the Body shares
Sinclair's thoughts and research on diets, featuring discussions on
how people should consume food, including fasting, and poisonous
products. In this section he talks about diseases as well, citing
their causes and offering advice on how to avoid them. Book of the
Body also contains Sinclair's advice on love, marriage, and sex.
With these topics, Sinclair focuses on both the mental and physical
attributes of life, advising how to lead the most fulfilling life
possible. Though some of his ideas and advice are dated, The Book
of Life remains relevant and interesting to a modern audience.
First, though philosophy has progressed since Sinclair's time, some
human truths have remained evident and ever-present. Furthermore,
this historical novel reveals the culture and world Sinclair was
writing in, as well as allowing readers an intimate side of the
esteemed author's personality. The Book of Life serves as an
encouraging work for thought, action, and gives great insights for
how Upton Sinclair lived and what he believed. This edition of The
Book of Life by Upton Sinclair is now presented in a modern,
readable font and features a striking new cover design. With these
accommodations, contemporary readers are allowed unparalleled
access to Sinclair's insight on love, sex, health, faith, and
morality.
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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The Metropolis (Paperback)
Upton Sinclair; Contributions by Mint Editions
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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.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
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