607 Upton Sinclair and the Muckraking Novelist (with Adelle Waldman) | My Last Book with Edward Chamberlin
The History of Literature
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Uncovering the Impact of Upton Sinclair's 'The Jungle'
The chapter explores Upton Sinclair's life and career, detailing his passionate pursuit of writing and his impactful novel 'The Jungle'. It emphasizes Sinclair's socialist views and how his work led to significant societal changes, including the establishment of the FDA. The discussion also draws connections to modern literature through references to novelist Adelle Waldman.
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