Description
This seminal work plunges readers into the heart of the early 20th-century American meatpacking industry, exposing the grim realities faced by immigrant laborers. The narrative follows a Lithuanian family whose pursuit of the American Dream is systematically dismantled by exploitation, corruption, and the brutal demands of industrial capitalism. Through vivid and unflinching prose, the novel lays bare the dehumanizing conditions of the era and the profound disillusionment that can follow shattered hopes. It stands as a powerful indictment of societal injustices and a timeless call for reform.
Available Editions
paperback
See Sharp Press
Published Jan 1, 2003
335 pages
ISBN: 9781884365300
paperback
Barnes & Noble Classics
Published Mar 28, 2005
400 pages
ISBN: 9781593081188
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Details
First Published
1906
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Jungle by Upton Sinclair.