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The Jungle (The Norton Library)

byUpton Sinclair

Who is this book for? Readers interested in social justice, historical fiction, and classic literature.

Topics Social JusticeSurvivalAmerican Dream
MoodDark, Reflective
ViolenceModerate
Part of the Norton Library seriesThe Norton Library edition of The Jungle features the complete text of the first (1906) edition. An introduction by Kenneth W. Warren discusses the novel’s biographical and historical contexts, its literary merits, and its successes (and shortcomings) in affecting social change.The Norton Library is a growing collection of high-quality texts and translations—influential works of literature and philosophy—introduced and edited by leading scholars. Norton Library editions prepare readers for their first encounter with the works that they’ll re-read over a lifetime.Inviting introductions highlight the work’s significance and influence, providing the historical and literary context students need to dive in with confidence.Endnotes and an easy-to-read design deliver an uninterrupted reading experience, encouraging students to read the text first and refer to endnotes for more information as needed.An affordable price (most $10 or less) encourages students to buy the book and to come to class with the assigned edition.About the Editor: Kenneth W. Warren is Fairfax M. Cone Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of English at the University of Chicago. He is the author of Black and White Strangers: Race and American Literary Realism (1993), So Black and Blue: Ralph Ellison and the Occasion of Criticism (2003), and What Was African American Literature (2011).

Language

en

Published on

15/11/2022

Pages

432

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780393871579

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