The Jungle

Author: Sinclair, Upton

Synopsis:


In the early 20th century, a young Lithuanian immigrant named Jurgis Rudkus arrives in Chicago with dreams of a better life. However, he soon discovers that the reality of the American Dream is far from what he imagined. As Jurgis and his family struggle to survive in the harsh and unforgiving world of the meatpacking industry, they are confronted with corruption, exploitation, and the brutal consequences of capitalism. Through Jurgis' journey, the reader is taken on a gripping and eye-opening exploration of the dark underbelly of industrialized society.

Genres:
Social realism, Historical fiction, Political fiction

Themes:
Immigration, Capitalism, Corruption, Exploitation, Social inequality

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