The Jungle by Upton Sinclair is a powerful novel that exposes the harsh realities of the meatpacking industry in early 20th century America. Through the eyes of Lithuanian immigrant Jurgis Rudkus, readers are taken on a journey of exploitation, corruption, and the struggle for survival in the urban jungle of Chicago. Kathleen De Grave and Earl Lee provide insightful commentary and analysis that sheds light on the social and political implications of Sinclair’s groundbreaking work.
