Upton Sinclai

Gebundenes Buch

The Jungle (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)

Beschreibung

In Chicago's brutal meatpacking industry, an immigrant family faces relentless exploitation, corruption, and hardship, exposing the harsh realities of industrial capitalism and the shattered American Dream.

Autor

Born on September 20, 1878, in Baltimore, Maryland, Upton Beall Sinclair Jr. was an American writer and social reformer. He is best known for his 1906 novel, The Jungle, which exposed the appalling conditions in the U.S. meatpacking industry. This work led to significant public outcry and contributed to the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act.Throughout his career, Sinclair authored nearly 100 books across various genres, often focusing on social injustices and the struggles of the working class. His 1927 novel, Oil!, delved into the corruption of the oil industry and served as the inspiration for the film There Will Be Blood. In 1943, he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his novel Dragon's Teeth, which examined the rise of Nazism in Germany.Beyond writing, Sinclair was an active political figure, running for public office multiple times, including a notable campaign for governor of California in 1934 under the "End Poverty in California" platform. Although he did not win, his efforts highlighted issues of economic inequality and influenced future social policies. Sinclair's dedication to social reform and his prolific literary output left a lasting impact on American society and literature.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Revive AI Ltd.
• Seitenzahl: 332
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 612g
• ISBN-13: 9781998736539
• ISBN-10: 1998736539
• Artikelnr.: 73513881