The Jungle (100th Anniversary Edition) (Paperback)

from porch_reader

The Jungle tells the story of Jurgis Rudkus, a Lithuanian immigrant who has come to the United States with his extended family to find work. When he finds himself in Chicago, he and his family get ...

from Rabascaa

I feel this would make an excellent play. The main character arrives in America and something akin to with arms like these how can I ever starve. Then slowly the tragedy sets in with misfortune aft...

from robrod1

An oldie but goodie. I noticed the condition of the characters much more than I did in the past. It is a sad story all areound of survival of the fittest.

from BrynDahlquis

Well... this is definitely a book that arouses emotion and thought. When first starting The Jungle, I was impressed and moved by Upton Sinclair's writing. I felt like I'd been reading for forever a...

from tinableee

I attempted reading this book when I was about fourteen years old, but soon gave it up. Now, having read it all the way through, I have a huge appreciation for this masterpiece. Sinclair wrote the ...