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The narrative follows a Lithuanian immigrant family, exposing the harsh realities of late 19th-century American capitalism characterized by greed and corruption. It highlights the exploitation of workers and the appalling sanitary conditions in Chicago's Union Stock Yards, particularly in slaughterhouses and canneries. This powerful depiction sparked a public outcry that contributed to significant legal reforms, showcasing the potential for literature to effect social change.
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The Jungle, Upton Sinclair
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- The Jungle
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Upton Sinclair
- Publisher
- Gröls Verlag
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 308
- ISBN13
- 9783988289612
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The narrative follows a Lithuanian immigrant family, exposing the harsh realities of late 19th-century American capitalism characterized by greed and corruption. It highlights the exploitation of workers and the appalling sanitary conditions in Chicago's Union Stock Yards, particularly in slaughterhouses and canneries. This powerful depiction sparked a public outcry that contributed to significant legal reforms, showcasing the potential for literature to effect social change.