UPTON SINCLAIR: 29 Books in One Volume
Enriched edition. The Greatest Novels, Social Studies & Health Guides from the Renowned Author, Journalist and Pulitzer Prize WinnerBy Upton Sinclair
Length222h 20m
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UPTON SINCLAIR: 29 Books in One Volume presents an expansive and insightful collection of the author's literary oeuvre, showcasing his mastery of social realism and commitment to social justice. This comprehensive anthology encompasses Sinclair's most impactful works, including the groundbreaking 'The Jungle,' which revealed the grim realities of the meatpacking industry, alongside his lesser-known yet equally poignant novels. Sinclair's prose is characterized by its vivid imagery and unflinching portrayal of societal ills, making his writing resonate within the muckraking traditions of late 19th and early 20th century American literature, as he sought to illuminate the injustices of capitalism and advocate for reform. Upton Sinclair was not only a prolific novelist but also a passionate activist whose experiences as a social reformer fueled his narratives. Born in 1878 into a family that struggled financially, he witnessed firsthand the systemic inequalities that plagued society. His commitment to socialism, which deepened during his time in the muckraking movement, catalyzed his desire to spark change through literature, ultimately leading him to pen this expansive collection. This anthology is essential reading for anyone interested in American literature, social history, and the transformative power of writing. Sinclair's eloquent yet confrontational style invites readers to engage with the fundamental issues of their time, making 'UPTON SINCLAIR: 29 Books in One Volume' a vital addition to both literary and activist libraries.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length222 hrs 20 mins
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Publish dateJan 17, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
57On Guard; or, Mark Mallory’s Celebration (pt. 2)
2Introduction
58On Guard; or, Mark Mallory’s Celebration (pt. 3)
3Author Biography
59The West Point Rivals; or, Mark Mallory's Stratagem (pt. 1)
4Historical Context
60The West Point Rivals; or, Mark Mallory's Stratagem (pt. 2)
5Synopsis (Selection)
61The West Point Rivals; or, Mark Mallory's Stratagem (pt. 3)
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6The Jungle (pt. 1)
62A Prisoner of Morro; or, In the Hands of Enemy (pt. 1)
7The Jungle (pt. 2)
63A Prisoner of Morro; or, In the Hands of Enemy (pt. 2)
8The Jungle (pt. 3)
64A Prisoner of Morro; or, In the Hands of Enemy (pt. 3)
9The Jungle (pt. 4)
65They Call Me Carpenter: A Tale of the Second Coming (pt. 1)
10The Jungle (pt. 5)
66They Call Me Carpenter: A Tale of the Second Coming (pt. 2)
11The Jungle (pt. 6)
67They Call Me Carpenter: A Tale of the Second Coming (pt. 3)
12The Jungle (pt. 7)
68Damaged Goods (The Great Play 'Les Avaries' of Eugene Brieux) (pt. 1)
13100%: The Story of a Patriot (pt. 1)
69Damaged Goods (The Great Play 'Les Avaries' of Eugene Brieux) (pt. 2)
14100%: The Story of a Patriot (pt. 2)
70Jimmie Higgins (pt. 1)
15100%: The Story of a Patriot (pt. 3)
71Jimmie Higgins (pt. 2)
16100%: The Story of a Patriot (pt. 4)
72Jimmie Higgins (pt. 3)
17100%: The Story of a Patriot (pt. 5)
73Jimmie Higgins (pt. 4)
18The Moneychangers (pt. 1)
74Jimmie Higgins (pt. 5)
19The Moneychangers (pt. 2)
75A Captain of Industry: Being the Story of a Civilized Man
20The Moneychangers (pt. 3)
76King Midas: A Romance; or, Springtime and Harvest (pt. 1)
21King Coal: A Novel (pt. 1)
77King Midas: A Romance; or, Springtime and Harvest (pt. 2)
22King Coal: A Novel (pt. 2)
78King Midas: A Romance; or, Springtime and Harvest (pt. 3)
23King Coal: A Novel (pt. 3)
79King Midas: A Romance; or, Springtime and Harvest (pt. 4)
24King Coal: A Novel (pt. 4)
80King Midas: A Romance; or, Springtime and Harvest (pt. 5)
25King Coal: A Novel (pt. 5)
81Love’s Pilgrimage (pt. 1)
26King Coal: A Novel (pt. 6)
82Love’s Pilgrimage (pt. 2)
27The Metropolis (pt. 1)
83Love’s Pilgrimage (pt. 3)
28The Metropolis (pt. 2)
84Love’s Pilgrimage (pt. 4)
29The Metropolis (pt. 3)
85Love’s Pilgrimage (pt. 5)
30The Metropolis (pt. 4)
86Love’s Pilgrimage (pt. 6)
31The Metropolis (pt. 5)
87Love’s Pilgrimage (pt. 7)
32The Brass Check: A Study of American Journalism (pt. 1)
88Love’s Pilgrimage (pt. 8)
33The Brass Check: A Study of American Journalism (pt. 2)
89Samuel the Seeker (pt. 1)
34The Brass Check: A Study of American Journalism (pt. 3)
90Samuel the Seeker (pt. 2)
35The Brass Check: A Study of American Journalism (pt. 4)
91Samuel the Seeker (pt. 3)
36The Brass Check: A Study of American Journalism (pt. 5)
92The Journal of Arthur Stirling; or, The Valley of the Shadow (pt. 1)
37The Brass Check: A Study of American Journalism (pt. 6)
93The Journal of Arthur Stirling; or, The Valley of the Shadow (pt. 2)
38The Brass Check: A Study of American Journalism (pt. 7)
94The Journal of Arthur Stirling; or, The Valley of the Shadow (pt. 3)
39The Brass Check: A Study of American Journalism (pt. 8)
95The Overman
40The Book of Life (Vol.1&2) (pt. 1)
96Sylvia’s Marriage (pt. 1)
41The Book of Life (Vol.1&2) (pt. 2)
97Sylvia’s Marriage (pt. 2)
42The Book of Life (Vol.1&2) (pt. 3)
98Sylvia’s Marriage (pt. 3)
43The Book of Life (Vol.1&2) (pt. 4)
99Sylvia’s Marriage (pt. 4)
44The Book of Life (Vol.1&2) (pt. 5)
100The Machine
45The Book of Life (Vol.1&2) (pt. 6)
101The Naturewoman
46The Book of Life (Vol.1&2) (pt. 7)
102The Second-Story Man
47The Profits of Religion: An Essay in Economic Interpretation (pt. 1)
103Prince Hagen
48The Profits of Religion: An Essay in Economic Interpretation (pt. 2)
104The Pot Boiler: A Comedy in Four Acts (pt. 1)
49The Profits of Religion: An Essay in Economic Interpretation (pt. 3)
105The Pot Boiler: A Comedy in Four Acts (pt. 2)
50The Profits of Religion: An Essay in Economic Interpretation (pt. 4)
106Bonus
51The Fasting Cure (pt. 1)
107The Menagerie; or, Night in a County Workhouse (A Poem)
52The Fasting Cure (pt. 2)
108Letter to John Beardsley
53A Cadet’s Honor; or, Mark Mallory's Heroism (pt. 1)
109The Crimes of the "Times": A Test of Newspaper Decency"
54A Cadet’s Honor; or, Mark Mallory's Heroism (pt. 2)
110Analysis
55A Cadet’s Honor; or, Mark Mallory's Heroism (pt. 3)
111Reflection
56On Guard; or, Mark Mallory’s Celebration (pt. 1)
112Memorable Quotes
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