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The narrative follows a Slavic family's harrowing journey as they emigrate to America, driven by hope but quickly confronted with the harsh realities of life in the Chicago stockyards. It exposes the appalling labor practices and unsanitary conditions that lead to their descent into poverty and despair. This gripping tale serves as a stark commentary on the American Dream, offering a brutally realistic portrayal that lingers with readers well beyond the final page.
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The Jungle, Upton Sinclair
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- The Jungle
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Upton Sinclair
- Publisher
- Sausalito Press
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 376
- ISBN13
- 9781940177250
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The narrative follows a Slavic family's harrowing journey as they emigrate to America, driven by hope but quickly confronted with the harsh realities of life in the Chicago stockyards. It exposes the appalling labor practices and unsanitary conditions that lead to their descent into poverty and despair. This gripping tale serves as a stark commentary on the American Dream, offering a brutally realistic portrayal that lingers with readers well beyond the final page.