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The Autobiography of Upton Sinclair

Upton Sinclair

Casa editrice: Interactive Media

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The Autobiography of Upton Sinclair offers a candid, sweeping account of the life and times of the renowned muckraking author and social reformer. From his impoverished childhood and early struggles as a writer to his rise as a literary and political force, Sinclair chronicles his evolution as a socialist, activist, and Pulitzer Prize winner. He reflects on landmark works like The Jungle, his role in shaping public policy, and his lifelong fight for justice, labor rights, and education. With honesty and wit, he shares personal triumphs, failures, and the ideological battles of the 20th century. A vital memoir of art, activism, and conscience.
Disponibile da: 18/08/2025.
Lunghezza di stampa: 322 pagine.

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