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Set against the backdrop of the oil scandals during the Harding administration, the narrative explores the development of Southern California's oil industry. It follows a genial independent oil developer and his son, who grapples with class struggles and the plight of oilfield workers, sparking debates with his father. The novel features a rich cast, including senators, oil magnates, small investors, a Hollywood star, and a crusading evangelist, weaving a tale of bribery, international rivalry, and social justice.
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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
- Classy Publishing
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 458
- ISBN13
- 9789355222565
- 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 scandals during the Harding administration, the narrative explores the development of Southern California's oil industry. It follows a genial independent oil developer and his son, who grapples with class struggles and the plight of oilfield workers, sparking debates with his father. The novel features a rich cast, including senators, oil magnates, small investors, a Hollywood star, and a crusading evangelist, weaving a tale of bribery, international rivalry, and social justice.