Bibliograph

The jungle, by Upton Sinclair

Type

Label

The jungle, by Upton Sinclair

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages xxv)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The jungle

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

52278809

Responsibility statement

by Upton Sinclair

Summary

The Jungle is the story of Jurgis Rudkus, a Slav immigrant, who marries frail Ona Lukoszaite and seeks security and happiness as a workman in the Chicago stockyards. Once there, he is abused by foremen, his meager savings filched by real estate sharks, and at every turn, he is plagued by the misfortunes arising from poverty, poor working conditions, and disease. Finally, in accordance with Sinclair's own creed, Rudkus turns to socialism as his way out. The horrifying conditions in the meatpacking industry in the early 1900's are revealed through the experiences of immigrants as they try to make a living by working in the Chicago stockyards.

Target audience

adult

Classification