Upton Sinclair

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100%: The Story Of A Patriot (eBook, ePUB)

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100%: The Story Of A Patriot is a novel by Upton Sinclair, published in 1920. The story follows the life of Peter Gudge, a poor and uneducated man who is radicalized by the social injustices he experiences in his daily life. Gudge becomes involved in the Socialist movement and eventually joins the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), a radical labor union that advocated for the overthrow of the capitalist system. "100%: The Story Of A Patriot" is a powerful critique of American society and politics, and remains a classic work of American literature. Upton Beall Sinclair Jr. (September 20, 1878 - November 25, 1968) was an American writer, muckraker, political activist and the 1934 Democratic Party nominee for governor of California who 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.

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Upton Sinclair (1878-1968) was an American writer from Maryland. Though he wrote across many genres, Sinclair's most famous works were politically motivated. His self-published novel, The Jungle, exposed the labor conditions in the meatpacking industry. This novel even inspired changes for working conditions and helped pass protection laws. The Brass Check exposed poor journalistic practices at the time and was also one of his most famous works. As a member of the socialist party, Sinclair attempted a few political runs but when defeated he returned to writing. Sinclair won the Pulitzer Prize in 1943 for Fiction. Several of his works were made into film adaptations and one earned two Oscars.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Passerino
• Altersempfehlung: ab 12 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Februar 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9791222073613
• Artikelnr.: 67544169