Jungle

Upton Sinclair’s “The Jungle” is a groundbreaking novel that serves as a powerful exposé of the harsh realities of the American meatpacking industry in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of Chicago’s industrial landscape, the narrative follows the struggles of the immigrant Jurgis Rudkus and his family as they attempt to achieve the American Dream. Sinclair meticulously depicts the unsanitary and exploitative working conditions in the meatpacking plants, exposing the corruption, greed, and dehumanization that permeate the industry. The novel serves not only as a vivid portrayal of the hardships faced by the working class but also as a fierce indictment of the capitalist system that perpetuates inequality and exploitation. --- Product Features --- Weight: 0.256, Kg Written_By: Upton, Sinclair Publisher: ‎, SIMON, &, SCHUSTER Book Type: Fiction Categories: Contemporary, Fiction Best For: Adventure, and, survival, novel. Ages: 14+ Edition: Enriched, Classic, edition, (1, May, 2004) Isbn: 9780743487627 Language: English Pages: 480 Printing Remarks: Imported Dimension: 10.64, x, 3.05, x, 17.15, cm Total Pages: 480