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The jungle

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Set against the backdrop of the early 20th-century meatpacking industry, the novel exposes the harsh realities faced by immigrant workers in Chicago. Through the struggles of its protagonist, Sinclair highlights the exploitation, corruption, and squalid conditions that define their lives. The narrative serves as a critique of capitalism and advocates for social reform, making it a significant work in American literature that ignited public awareness and change regarding labor rights and food safety.

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Título
The jungle
Idioma
Inglés
Editorial
Culturea
Publicado en
2023
Páginas
228
ISBN13
9791041824663
Serie
Título original
The jungle
Calificación
4,25 de 5
Descripción
Set against the backdrop of the early 20th-century meatpacking industry, the novel exposes the harsh realities faced by immigrant workers in Chicago. Through the struggles of its protagonist, Sinclair highlights the exploitation, corruption, and squalid conditions that define their lives. The narrative serves as a critique of capitalism and advocates for social reform, making it a significant work in American literature that ignited public awareness and change regarding labor rights and food safety.