King Midas - Sinclair, Upton
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Upton Sinclair's "King Midas" offers a biting satire of wealth and greed, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of classic literature. This enduring work of fiction delves into the seductive allure of fortune and the corrosive effects of unchecked ambition. As a powerful piece of social commentary, "King Midas" explores the human condition through a lens of exaggerated materialism. Its themes of excess and its consequences remain relevant, prompting reflection on society's relationship with money and power. This carefully prepared edition allows readers to rediscover the sharp wit and…mehr

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Upton Sinclair's "King Midas" offers a biting satire of wealth and greed, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of classic literature. This enduring work of fiction delves into the seductive allure of fortune and the corrosive effects of unchecked ambition. As a powerful piece of social commentary, "King Midas" explores the human condition through a lens of exaggerated materialism. Its themes of excess and its consequences remain relevant, prompting reflection on society's relationship with money and power. This carefully prepared edition allows readers to rediscover the sharp wit and insightful observations that define Sinclair's writing. Experience the story that has captivated audiences for generations, offering a timeless exploration of human nature and the pitfalls of chasing an elusive ideal. A must-read for anyone interested in literary classics and the enduring power of satirical fiction. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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American author, political activist, and 1934 Democratic Party candidate for governor of California, Upton Sinclair. (September 20, 1878 - November 25, 1968) produced approximately 100 books and other works across a variety of genres. In the first half of the 20th century, Sinclair's writing was well-known and well-liked, and in 1943, he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. The Jungle, a famous muckraking novel by Upton Sinclair, exposed working and sanitary conditions in the U.S. meatpacking business in 1906, sparking a public outcry that helped pave the way for the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act, which were both passed a few months later. He authored The Brass Check in 1919, a scathing exposé of American journalism that raised awareness of the problem of "yellow journalism" and the restrictions placed on the "free press" in the country. He was described as "a man with every gift except humor and silence" by Time magazine. To explain why the editors and publishers of the major newspapers in California would not take seriously his plans for old age pensions and other progressive reforms, he used this argument in speeches and the book about his campaign for governor.