The Autobiography Of Upton Sinclair - Hardcover

Sinclair, Upton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1258004445 ISBN 13: 9781258004446

Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC, 2011

Synopsis

The Autobiography of Upton Sinclair is a memoir written by the American author Upton Sinclair. The book chronicles Sinclair's life from his childhood in Baltimore, Maryland, to his rise as a prominent writer and political activist. Sinclair is best known for his muckraking novel, The Jungle, which exposed the harsh conditions of the meatpacking industry in the early 20th century. The Autobiography delves into Sinclair's early years as a struggling writer, his involvement in socialist politics, and his experiences as a husband and father. The book also covers Sinclair's travels around the world, including his trips to the Soviet Union and his participation in the Spanish Civil War. Throughout the book, Sinclair reflects on his life and his beliefs, offering insights into his motivations and inspirations. The Autobiography of Upton Sinclair is an engaging and informative account of the life of one of America's most influential writers and activists.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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About the Author

Upton Sinclair (1878-1968), novelist and journalist, is best known for his novel about the Chicago meatpacking industry, ""The Jungle"." A paperback edition of his ""I, Candidate for Governor"" is available from California. Jules Tygiel is the author of ""The Great Los Angeles Swindle: Oil, Stocks, and Scandal during the Roaring Twenties"" (paperback California, 1996) and ""The Great Experiment: Jackie Robinson and His Legacy"." He is Professor of History at San Francisco State University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1258004445
• ISBN 13: 9781258004446
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 360