The Jungle (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163340073)

The Jungle is a novel written by Upton Sinclair, first published in 1906. The book is set in the early 1900s and follows the story of a Lithuanian immigrant named Jurgis Rudkus and his family as they struggle to survive in the harsh conditions of the meatpacking industry in Chicago.The novel exposes the corruption and exploitation of the working-class in the meatpacking industry, as well as the unsanitary and dangerous working conditions that led to widespread illness and injury. It also highlights the struggles of immigrants in America, particularly those who were forced to work in dangerous and exploitative conditions due to their lack of education and resources.The Jungle is considered a classic of American literature and is often cited as a key factor in the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act of 1906, which aimed to improve the safety and quality of food products in the United States. The novel is also known for its vivid and graphic descriptions of the meatpacking industry, which shocked readers at the time and helped to raise awareness of the need for reform.1905. Sinclair, American novelist, essayist, playwright, and short story writer, whose works were reflective of his socialistic views. The Jungle is Upton Sinclair�������s vivid portrait of life and death in a turn-of-the-century American meatpacking factory. A grim indictment that led to government regulations of the food industry, The Jungle is Sinclair's extraordinary contribution to literature and social reform. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Upton Sinclair
ISBN-10: 1163340073
ISBN-13: 9781163340073
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 418
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.72lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d