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In this hilarious and wildly inventive novel, Chris Bachelder resurrects Upton Sinclair to explore our modern world. The story follows the serial resurrection and assassination of the relentless muckraker, brought back by beleaguered leftists who chant "Hope and Shovels Forever." Each time, he is gunned down (and even harpooned) by those pursuing fame and the status quo. As Sinclair becomes increasingly politically and culturally irrelevant, he continues to write his embarrassingly bad muckraking novels and risks his life for a Socialist revolution that remains just out of reach. Bachelder captures the decline of the American Left alongside the violent hysteria of the Right through a variety of forms, including stories, songs, letters, journal entries, and articles. The second part of the novel features a fast-paced narrative that unites the diverse characters in a climactic encounter. This dazzling mix of humor and insight not only delves into American politics and culture but also examines the challenges and potential of political art. Its release coincides with the centennial of Sinclair's renowned novel about the meat industry, adding an extra layer of significance to this inventive work.
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U.S.!, Chris Bachelder
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- Released
- 2005
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- (Paperback)
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- Title
- U.S.!
- Subtitle
- Songs and Stories
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Chris Bachelder
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury USA
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN10
- 1582346364
- ISBN13
- 9781582346366
- Series
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- In this hilarious and wildly inventive novel, Chris Bachelder resurrects Upton Sinclair to explore our modern world. The story follows the serial resurrection and assassination of the relentless muckraker, brought back by beleaguered leftists who chant "Hope and Shovels Forever." Each time, he is gunned down (and even harpooned) by those pursuing fame and the status quo. As Sinclair becomes increasingly politically and culturally irrelevant, he continues to write his embarrassingly bad muckraking novels and risks his life for a Socialist revolution that remains just out of reach. Bachelder captures the decline of the American Left alongside the violent hysteria of the Right through a variety of forms, including stories, songs, letters, journal entries, and articles. The second part of the novel features a fast-paced narrative that unites the diverse characters in a climactic encounter. This dazzling mix of humor and insight not only delves into American politics and culture but also examines the challenges and potential of political art. Its release coincides with the centennial of Sinclair's renowned novel about the meat industry, adding an extra layer of significance to this inventive work.