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The jungle

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Set against the backdrop of the early 20th-century meatpacking industry, the novel exposes the harsh realities faced by immigrant workers in Chicago. Through the struggles of its protagonist, Sinclair highlights the exploitation, corruption, and squalid conditions that define their lives. The narrative serves as a critique of capitalism and advocates for social reform, making it a significant work in American literature that ignited public awareness and change regarding labor rights and food safety.

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Lingua
Inglese
Editore
Culturea
Pubblicato
2023
Pagine
228
ISBN13
9791041824663
Serie
Titolo originale
The jungle
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4,25 su 5
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Set against the backdrop of the early 20th-century meatpacking industry, the novel exposes the harsh realities faced by immigrant workers in Chicago. Through the struggles of its protagonist, Sinclair highlights the exploitation, corruption, and squalid conditions that define their lives. The narrative serves as a critique of capitalism and advocates for social reform, making it a significant work in American literature that ignited public awareness and change regarding labor rights and food safety.