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.
The Book of Life
Discover a century-old guide offering practical wisdom on how to live a more thoughtful, happy, and meaningful life.
By Upton Sinclair
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
Sylvia: A Novel
Witness the remembered life of a captivating Southern aristocrat whose journey through love and society will leave you breathless.
By Upton Sinclair
Love's Pilgrimage: A Novel
Amidst a backdrop of family turmoil and societal expectations, a young man searches for meaning and love, torn between the beauty of art and the grip of reality.
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
The Second-Story Man
Driven to crime by a heartless corporation, a desperate man confronts the wife of the lawyer who represents them, unearthing a web of guilt and social injustice within the glittering walls of affluence.
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 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 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
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
On Guard: Mark Mallory's Celebration
In the early 1900s, a group of young cadets risk everything to challenge the unfair rules of an elite military academy.
By Upton Sinclair
The Autobiography of Upton Sinclair
A writer's life is revealed, from a childhood of contrasts to a career spent battling injustice with ink.
By Upton Sinclair
The Pot Boiler: A Comedy in Four Acts
In a bustling city they discover the blurred lines between creative dreams and the harsh realities of making ends meet.
By Upton Sinclair
A Captain of Industry: Being the Story of a Civilized Man
Amidst a world of immense wealth, a privileged son must confront love, societal pressure, and the harsh realities of industry as he inherits a powerful legacy.
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
A West Point Treasure; Or, Mark Mallory's Strange Find
A group of daring cadets stumbles upon a hidden cave filled with counterfeit coins and skeletons, leading to an adventure full of mystery.
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
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
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