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Set against the backdrop of the oil industry, the narrative weaves a compelling family saga with elements of drama and social critique. It serves as a powerful commentary on capitalism and the environmental consequences of fossil energy. The edition includes an introduction by Michael Tondre, enhancing the reader's understanding of the novel's relevance in today's climate crisis.
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Oil!, Upton Sinclair
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- Oil!
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Upton Sinclair
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 608
- ISBN13
- 9780143137443
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics, Politics, USA, American Literature, Adapted for Film, Social Critique, Struggle for Power, Frauds, Wealth, Socialism, California, Energy, Capitalism, Oil, Class Struggle
- First published
- 1927
- Original title
- Oil!
- Rating
- 3.7 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the oil industry, the narrative weaves a compelling family saga with elements of drama and social critique. It serves as a powerful commentary on capitalism and the environmental consequences of fossil energy. The edition includes an introduction by Michael Tondre, enhancing the reader's understanding of the novel's relevance in today's climate crisis.