Bøker av Upton Sinclair

The Jungle is a novel written by the American journalist and novelist Upton Sinclair. Sinclair wrote the novel to portray the harsh conditions and exploited lives of immigrants in the United States in Chicago and similar industrialized cities. However, most readers were more concerned with his exposure of health violations and unsanitary practices in the American meatpacking industry during the early 20th century, based on an investigation he did for a socialist newspaper.The book depicts working class poverty, the lack of social supports, harsh and unpleasant living and working conditions, and a hopelessness among many workers. These elements are contrasted with the deeply rooted corruption of people in power. A review by the writer Jack London called it, "the Uncle Tom''s Cabin of wage slavery".Sinclair was considered a muckraker, or journalist who exposed corruption in government and business.

Illustrated Edition with 20 detailed illustrations that bring the story to lifeIncludes a comprehensive summary of the novel's key events and themesCharacter list featuring the major figures in the novel, including Jurgis Rudkus, Ona, and moreAuthor biography detailing Upton Sinclair's life and his profound impact on American literature and social reformStep into the gritty, unforgiving world of early 20th-century Chicago with Upton Sinclair's The Jungle, an iconic novel that shocked the nation and exposed the harsh realities of the American industrial landscape. This powerful illustrated edition breathes new life into Sinclair's masterwork, with 20 vivid illustrations capturing the struggle, despair, and hope of the Rudkus family as they navigate the brutal world of meatpacking, corruption, and exploitation.At the heart of this harrowing tale is Jurgis Rudkus, a Lithuanian immigrant who, along with his family, dreams of a better life in America. What they find instead is a relentless cycle of poverty, disease, and despair, as they are ensnared by the ruthless machinery of capitalism. Sinclair's stark portrayal of unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking plants and the corruption of political and industrial systems not only transformed the food industry but also sparked a nationwide conversation about workers' rights, labor reform, and social justice.This edition also offers a comprehensive summary of the novel, a detailed list of characters that guides readers through the complex narrative, and a biography of Upton Sinclair, the author whose activism and literary achievements continue to inspire readers today. With its compelling illustrations and insightful content, this version of The Jungle invites readers to engage with the timeless themes of inequality, human dignity, and the search for a better future.

A classic novel of love and redemption, Springtime and Harvest tells the story of Neil Gordon, a young idealist who travels to the countryside to work with a group of social reformers. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Madeline, and together they face the challenges of building a better society. With its lush prose and compelling characters, this book is a must-read for fans of romantic fiction and social criticism.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Upton Sinclair's The Jungle depicts harsh realities in early 20th-century American industry through the eyes of the Lithuanian immigrant Jurgis Rudkus. As he grapples with exploitation, corruption and the brutality of the meatpacking industry, Sinclair's powerful narrative serves as a compelling call for social reform, resonating with readers' conscience.

A realist novel exploring the challenges of marriage and fidelity, following the titular character as she navigates relationships with her husband, her ex-lover, and her own desires for independence.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Autobiography of Upton Sinclair, first published in 1962, is the author's recounting and examination of his life and large body of published works. Beginning with his his childhood in Baltimore, Sinclair describes his struggles with his alcoholic father, his long-term estrangement from his mother, his education, and the start of his writing career. He has success writing short stories and magazine articles, and achieves prominence with the publication of The Jungle in 1906, his exposé of the Chicago meat-packing industry. Many of his books likewise reflected his deep sense of social justice. Sinclair also ran unsuccessfully for Congress as a Socialist, and was the Democratic Party nominee for Governor of California in 1934, though his highly progressive campaign was defeated. Sinclair would go on to write nearly 100 books and plays until his death in New Jersey in 1968. Included are 8 pages of illustrations.

Upton Sinclair's experiments on telepathy and clairvoyance

The Second-Story Man, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Ce livre classique a été initialement publié il y a des décennies sous le titre " The Machine ". Il a maintenant été traduit par Writat en langue française pour leurs lecteurs francophones. Chez Writat, nous sommes passionnés par la préservation du patrimoine littéraire du passé. Nous avons traduit ce livre en français afin que les générations présentes et futures puissent le lire et le conserver.

Dieses klassische Buch wurde ursprünglich vor Jahrzehnten veröffentlicht als " The Machine ". Es wurde jetzt von Writat für seine deutschsprachigen Leser ins Deutsche übersetzt. Bei Writat liegt uns die Bewahrung des literarischen Erbes der Vergangenheit sehr am Herzen. Wir haben dieses Buch ins Deutsche übersetzt, damit es heutige und zukünftige Generationen lesen und bewahren können.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Samuel the Seeker, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

The Moneychangers, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Upton Sinclair's 1927 Oil! chronicles the journey of Bunny and his time in the corrupt oil industry.

The Fasting Cure is 1911 non-fiction book on fasting by Upton Sinclair. It is a reprinting of two articles written by Sinclair which were originally published in the Cosmopolitan magazine. It also includes comments and notes to the articles, as well as extracts of articles Sinclair published in the Physical Culture magazine.Sinclair was keenly interested in health and nutrition. He experimented with various diets, and with fasting. He writes extensively about fasting in The Fasting Cure, which became bestseller. Sinclair believed that periodic fasting was important for health, saying, ""I had taken several fasts of ten or twelve days' duration, with the result of a complete making over of my health"". Sinclair favored a raw food diet of predominantly vegetables and nuts. For long periods of time, he was a complete vegetarian, but he also experimented with eating meat. His attitude to these matters is fully explained in the book's final chapter, ""The Use of Meat"".The book makes sensational claims of fasting curing practically all diseases, including cancer, tuberculosis, asthma, syphilis, and the common cold.

Love's Pilgrimage: A Novel by Upton Sinclair has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.

Mental Radio, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not scans of the authors' original publications, the text is readable and clear.