The Jungle by Upton Sinclair

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Author Sinclair, Upton, 1878-1968
Title The Jungle
Note Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits David Meltzer, Christy Phillips, Scott Coulter, Leroy Smith and David Widger
Summary "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair is a novel written during the early 20th century. The book delves into the harsh realities of immigrant life in America, specifically focusing on the struggles of the working class in the meatpacking industry of Chicago. Central to the narrative are the characters Jurgis Rudkus and his young bride Ona Lukoszaite, whose romantic beginnings foreshadow the challenges and tragic circumstances they will face in a rapidly industrializing society. The opening of "The Jungle" introduces us to the wedding celebration of Jurgis and Ona, filled with cultural customs and a lively atmosphere, yet shadowed by the grimy backdrop of the Chicago stockyards. The festivities are led by the energetic Cousin Marija, who embodies the joy and chaos of the occasion. Amidst the merriment, the narrative hints at the burdens of social and financial pressures that will soon engulf the couple. As guests mingle and the music plays, the toll of their working-class life begins to set in, establishing a stark contrast between the fleeting moments of joy and the relentless struggles they are bound to encounter in their new world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Meat industry and trade -- Fiction
Subject Working class -- Fiction
Subject Political fiction
Subject Lithuanian Americans -- Fiction
Subject Stockyards -- Fiction
Subject Immigrants -- Fiction
Subject Chicago (Ill.) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 140
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 31, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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