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The Jungle

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The novel follows Jurgis Rudkus, a Lithuanian immigrant, and his wife Ona as they navigate the harsh realities of the Chicago meatpacking industry. Through their struggles, Sinclair highlights the exploitation and suffering of workers under a profit-driven system. The narrative exposes the unsanitary and brutal conditions faced by laborers, aiming to awaken public consciousness. Sinclair's impactful portrayal led to significant changes in consumer behavior, with meat purchases declining dramatically, earning the book comparisons to "Uncle Tom's Cabin" for its social critique.

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Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2018
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
304
ISBN13
9781940849683
Serie
Titolo originale
The jungle
Valutazione
4,25 su 5
Descrizione
The novel follows Jurgis Rudkus, a Lithuanian immigrant, and his wife Ona as they navigate the harsh realities of the Chicago meatpacking industry. Through their struggles, Sinclair highlights the exploitation and suffering of workers under a profit-driven system. The narrative exposes the unsanitary and brutal conditions faced by laborers, aiming to awaken public consciousness. Sinclair's impactful portrayal led to significant changes in consumer behavior, with meat purchases declining dramatically, earning the book comparisons to "Uncle Tom's Cabin" for its social critique.