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Set against the backdrop of the early 20th-century meatpacking industry in Chicago, the narrative exposes the harsh realities faced by immigrant workers. It delves into themes of exploitation, poverty, and the struggle for survival, highlighting the dehumanizing conditions within the factories. The story follows a Lithuanian family as they navigate the challenges of their new life, aiming for the American Dream while confronting the grim realities of labor and corruption. This powerful depiction serves as a critique of capitalism and social injustice.
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The Jungle, Upton Sinclair
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- The Jungle
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Upton Sinclair
- Publisher
- Public Public Books
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 284
- ISBN13
- 9781800606531
- Category
- Sci-fi and Fantasy
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the early 20th-century meatpacking industry in Chicago, the narrative exposes the harsh realities faced by immigrant workers. It delves into themes of exploitation, poverty, and the struggle for survival, highlighting the dehumanizing conditions within the factories. The story follows a Lithuanian family as they navigate the challenges of their new life, aiming for the American Dream while confronting the grim realities of labor and corruption. This powerful depiction serves as a critique of capitalism and social injustice.