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The Jungle - A Powerful Exposé of Labor Corruption and the American Dream - cover

The Jungle - A Powerful Exposé of Labor Corruption and the American Dream

Upton Sinclair, Zenith Evergreen Literary Co.

Editorial: Zenith Evergreen Literary Co.

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Sinopsis

Behind every product lies a hidden cost—human lives, broken dreams, and silent suffering.

The Jungle by Upton Sinclair is a bold, eye-opening novel that exposed the shocking conditions of meatpacking plants and the brutality of industrial capitalism in early 20th-century America. Told through the tragic journey of Jurgis Rudkus, a Lithuanian immigrant who seeks the American dream and finds only exploitation, this landmark work sparked national outrage and catalyzed food safety laws.

More than a novel, The Jungle is a wake-up call on labor rights, corporate greed, and the resilience of the human spirit.

💬 "A novel that changed America's laws and conscience forever."

🧾 Why This Classic Still Matters:
A pillar of muckraking journalism and political fiction

Ideal for fans of 1984, Steinbeck, and Sinclair Lewis

Required reading for history, sociology, and economic policy courses

📣 Read the Book That Changed the Way America Eats.
Buy The Jungle today and uncover the story that shocked a nation—and still echoes today.
Disponible desde: 24/04/2025.
Longitud de impresión: 179 páginas.

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