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The narrative follows a Lithuanian immigrant family, highlighting the detrimental impact of rampant capitalism and corruption in late 19th-century America. It vividly portrays the exploitation of workers and the unsanitary conditions in Chicago's Union Stock Yards slaughterhouses and canneries. Sinclair's compelling depiction sparked a public outcry, ultimately resulting in significant legal reforms. This powerful commentary on industrial practices reveals the urgent need for social change and labor rights.
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The Jungle, Upton Sinclair
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- 2023
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- Title
- The Jungle
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Upton Sinclair
- Publisher
- Gröls Verlag
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 308
- ISBN13
- 9783988288318
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The narrative follows a Lithuanian immigrant family, highlighting the detrimental impact of rampant capitalism and corruption in late 19th-century America. It vividly portrays the exploitation of workers and the unsanitary conditions in Chicago's Union Stock Yards slaughterhouses and canneries. Sinclair's compelling depiction sparked a public outcry, ultimately resulting in significant legal reforms. This powerful commentary on industrial practices reveals the urgent need for social change and labor rights.