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The Jungle Audiobook
Upton Sinclair wrote The Jungle, a novel first published in 1906. This investigative work of fiction exposes the harsh working conditions and unsanitary practices in the American meatpacking industry during the early 20th century. Sinclair aimed to highlight the exploitation of immigrant workers and advocate for socialist reforms through his powerful narrative.
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The Jungle profoundly impacted the American public, sparking widespread outcry. Readers, particularly disturbed by the unsanitary conditions in meatpacking plants, demanded regulatory reforms in the food industry. This outcry led to the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act in 1906, which laid the groundwork for modern food safety and inspection systems.
Though Upton Sinclair intended to spotlight workers’ struggles and promote socialist ideas, the public’s attention shifted primarily to the meat industry’s unsanitary practices. Despite this shift, The Jungle remains a significant work in American literature, celebrated for its influence on social and political reforms.
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Details
Publisher : Book.io
Series : Banned Audiobook
First Publication Date : 1906
Author : Upton Sinclair
Narrator : Tom Weiss
Duration : 15h 57m 8s
Format : DEA (Decentralized Encrypted Asset)
Read On : Book.io eReader dApp
Cover Art : Includes 4K hi-resolution book cover
Cardano Retail Price : 35
Cardano Discount Price : 27 , for wallet holding Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Audiobook
Purchase Limit: 4
Cardano Policy ID : 8e539ac5787bf8ecc2e98f51120a5b189330f0299a161684919a5a52
Author Info
Upton Sinclair
Upton Sinclair (1878–1968) was an American author and social reformer best known for his muckraking novels and his advocacy for various social and political causes. Born on September 20, 1878, in Baltimore, Maryland, Sinclair wrote more than 90 books in various genres, including fiction, political novels, and social commentary.
One of Sinclair's most famous works is "The Jungle," published in 1906. This novel exposed the harsh conditions and unsanitary practices in the American meatpacking in… Read More
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