Upton Sinclair
Upton Beall Sinclair Jr. was an American author, muckraker, and political activist, and the 1934 Democratic Party nominee for governor of California. He wrote nearly 100 books and other works in several genres. Sinclair's work was well known and popular in the first half of the 20th century, and he won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1943.
Prince Hagen
In a fantastical twist, a mythical prince rises in the ranks of society, but his hunger for power ignites a conflict between ancient ambition and modern morality.
By Upton Sinclair
The Jungle
A hopeful immigrant couple's dreams are crushed by the brutal realities of the Chicago meatpacking industry at the turn of the century.
By Upton Sinclair
Oil! : $b A novel
Amidst California's booming oil industry, a father and son navigate the tumultuous world of wealth and power as their bond is tested by greed and moral compromise.
By Upton Sinclair
The Goslings: A Study of the American Schools
Uncover a corrupt system where powerful figures manipulate schools for their own gain, leaving students and teachers caught in the crossfire.
By Upton Sinclair
The Metropolis
A country boy's arrival in the big city throws him into a world of wealth, poverty, and social conflict, forcing him to confront the harsh realities of a society on the brink of change.
By Upton Sinclair
A Prisoner of Morro; Or, In the Hands of the Enemy
A young naval cadet's eagerness for battle turns into a relentless fight for survival when he's captured by the enemy during the Spanish-American War.
By Upton Sinclair
The Goose-step: A Study of American Education
Discover how schools may be molding students into followers rather than thinkers, as revealed in this explosive examination of American education.
By Upton Sinclair
The Naturewoman
A wild island girl brings joyous chaos and threatens to upend her relatives' stagnant lives when she arrives from the tropics.
By Upton Sinclair
The Profits of Religion, Fifth Edition
Discover a world where spiritual devotion is cleverly manipulated, enriching a select few while the masses remain blissfully unaware of their economic exploitation.
By Upton Sinclair
King Coal : $b a novel
A privileged young man infiltrates a coal mine and is faced with the dangerous realities and exploitation suffered by hardworking miners in their daily lives.
By Upton Sinclair
The spokesman's secretary : $b Being the letters of Mame to Mom
When a manicurist gets mixed up in a politician's world via witty letters to her mother, she reveals the absurd realities hiding behind power and influence.
By Upton Sinclair
The Cruise of the Training Ship; Or, Clif Faraday's Pluck
On a ship ruled by cruel tradition, a young cadet must decide whether to stand up for his friend or remain silent in the face of injustice.
By Upton Sinclair
The Brass Check: A Study of American Journalism
Examine an era when the pen wasn't mightier than the sword; it *was* the sword, used to manipulate the public and defend the powerful..
By Upton Sinclair
Samuel the Seeker
Fueled by a strong moral compass, a young man leaves behind his peaceful upbringing and journeys into the city.
By Upton Sinclair
The Moneychangers
Amidst the glittering backdrop of early 20th century New York, a young widow's return ignites passions, unveils moral compromises, and hints at impending tragedy within a society obsessed with wealth and ambition.
By Upton Sinclair
100%: the Story of a Patriot
Mistaken for a bomber after a tragic parade explosion, a down-on-his-luck man must fight to clear his name amidst a web of social injustice and political manipulation.
By Upton Sinclair
They Call Me Carpenter: A Tale of the Second Coming
Amidst post-war tensions and artistic defiance, a film screening erupts into chaos, leading a war veteran to discover a spiritual awakening and question the very fabric of society.
By Upton Sinclair
Mammonart: An essay in economic interpretation
Discover how a lone artist's creations become entangled with money and power, shaping society's views and destiny in ways they never imagined.
By Upton Sinclair
Letters to Judd, an American Workingman
Journey into the heart of early 20th-century America, where a working man's struggles spark a call for change.
By Upton Sinclair
Sylvia's Marriage: A Novel
A privileged Southern woman's impending marriage prompts a reflection on societal expectations and the challenges women face in relationships.
By Upton Sinclair