The Jungle

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Set against the backdrop of the early 1900s, the narrative follows Lithuanian immigrant Jurgis Rudkus and his family's harrowing fight for survival in Chicago's meat packing industry. Through vivid depictions of their struggles, the novel reveals the horrific labor conditions and unsanitary practices prevalent at the time. Its powerful message sparked public outrage and contributed to significant reforms, including the Meat Packing Act, making it a pivotal work in American literature and social reform.