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The narrative centers on Jurgis Rudkus and his family, Lithuanian immigrants seeking a better life in early 20th-century Chicago. Initially hopeful, Jurgis faces harsh realities as he navigates the exploitative meatpacking industry, witnessing animal cruelty and experiencing personal tragedies, including the deaths of loved ones. The story highlights the struggles of immigrant life, including poverty, illness, and systemic corruption, as Jurgis and his family confront the harsh conditions that threaten their survival and dignity.
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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
- DOUBLE 9 BOOKSLLP
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 378
- ISBN13
- 9789357274661
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The narrative centers on Jurgis Rudkus and his family, Lithuanian immigrants seeking a better life in early 20th-century Chicago. Initially hopeful, Jurgis faces harsh realities as he navigates the exploitative meatpacking industry, witnessing animal cruelty and experiencing personal tragedies, including the deaths of loved ones. The story highlights the struggles of immigrant life, including poverty, illness, and systemic corruption, as Jurgis and his family confront the harsh conditions that threaten their survival and dignity.