King Coal : a novel by Upton Sinclair
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| Author | Sinclair, Upton, 1878-1968 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Brandes, Georg, 1842-1927 |
| Title | King Coal : a novel |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "King Coal" by Upton Sinclair is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life of coal miners in the rugged landscape of the Rocky Mountains, exploring the harsh realities of their labor and the exploitation they endure. The protagonist, Hal Warner, is a young American from the upper class who, driven by sympathy and a desire to understand the plight of workers, disguises himself as a miner to seek firsthand knowledge of their struggles amidst the oppressive conditions imposed by the coal companies. The opening of "King Coal" introduces Hal as he arrives in the town of Pedro, eager to find work in the coal mines. His attempts to secure a job are met with suspicion and violence, revealing the treacherous environment of exploitation and distrust between workers and management. Hal's desire to integrate into this world leads him to the Pine Creek mine, where he faces hostility and brutality while trying to understand the miners' lives. This section establishes the stark contrast between Hal's initial romantic notions of labor and the grim reality that he encounters, setting the stage for an exploration of social injustice, class struggle, and the resilience of the human spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Coal mines and mining -- United States -- Fiction |
| Subject | Coal miners -- United States -- Fiction |
| Subject | Labor movement -- United States -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7522 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 176 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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