The Jungle (Annotated)

By Upton Sinclair

The Jungle (Annotated) - Upton Sinclair
  • Release Date: 2015-10-29
  • Genre: Fiction & Literature

Description

The Jungle is a 1906 book written by the American journalist and novelist Upton Sinclair.  He wrote the novel to depict the lives of immigrants in the United States in Chicago and similar industrialized cities. Many readers were most concerned with his exposure of health violations and unsanitary practices in the American meatpacking industry during the early 20th century, based on an investigation he did for a socialist newspaper.
The book depicts working class poverty, the lack of social supports, harsh and unpleasant living and working conditions, and a hopelessness among many workers. These elements are contrasted with the deeply rooted corruption of people in power. 
This edition has been formatted for your Ibooks reader, with an active table of contents.  It has also been annotated, with additional information about the book and its author, including an overview, characters, publication information, reception, biographical information, historical information, and a bibliography.