Upton Sinclair's The Jungle
Professor Arthur’s forthcoming book Radical Innocent: Upton Sinclair, to be published by Random House, will reappraise the life and work of Upton Sinclair.
Anthony Arthur talked about Upton Sinclair’s book The Jungle as a literary work. Upton Sinclair first published his novel The Jungle in 1905… read more
Anthony Arthur talked about Upton Sinclair’s book The Jungle as a literary work. Upton Sinclair first published his novel The Jungle in 1905. It is about a young immigrant and his experience working in a slaughterhouse in Chicago. Professor Arthur discussed the impact this book and other works by Upton Sinclair had on American culture. He responded to questions from members of the audience.
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