“It is the music which makes it what it is; it is the music which changes the place from the rear room of a saloon in back of the yards to a fairy place, a wonderland, a little comer of the high mansions of the sky.”
Quote by Upton Sinclair
Work
The Jungle - Literary Touchstone Edition
Upton Sinclair's 'The Jungle' is a seminal work of American literature, offering a harrowing depiction of the meatpacking industry in Chicago. The novel delves into the lives of immigrant workers, exposing the harsh realities of industrial labor and the political and economic systems that supported them. This Literary Touchstone Edition includes additional annotations and insights, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the historical context and the author's intentions. more
Author
Upton Sinclair
Upton Sinclair was an American author, journalist, and political activist who became one of the most influential social critics of the early 20th century. His 1906 novel "The Jungle," which exposed the horrific conditions of the Chicago meatpacking industry, caused public outrage and directly led to the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act. Sinclair wrote over 90 books throughout his life and won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1943 for "Dragon's Teeth." A committed socialist, he ran for governor of California and became a prominent voice for progressive reform in American society. more
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