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The Jungle

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The graphic novel adaptation vividly illustrates the struggles of immigrants in Chicago's early 20th-century meatpacking industry, highlighting their harsh realities and exploitation. Upton Sinclair's original 1906 novel not only exposed these injustices but also spurred significant social change, including the Pure Food and Drug Act. Kristina Gehrmann's adaptation revitalizes Sinclair's powerful narrative through striking illustrations, offering readers a fresh perspective on themes of labor and food safety that remain relevant today.

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Language
English
Publisher
Simon & Brown
Released
2018
Pages
414
ISBN13
9781731707031
Series
Original title
The jungle
Rating
4.25 out of 5
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The graphic novel adaptation vividly illustrates the struggles of immigrants in Chicago's early 20th-century meatpacking industry, highlighting their harsh realities and exploitation. Upton Sinclair's original 1906 novel not only exposed these injustices but also spurred significant social change, including the Pure Food and Drug Act. Kristina Gehrmann's adaptation revitalizes Sinclair's powerful narrative through striking illustrations, offering readers a fresh perspective on themes of labor and food safety that remain relevant today.