The Jungle (Bantam Classics)

Certainly a historical record for its time and a vivid portrait of man's inhumanity to his fellow brothers and sisters - not to mention God's animal creatures great and small. Sinclair had his own agenda in writing this book and I wonder what he would say in regards to our country's current economic situation -- whether we've progressed or not in allowing others to...more

Certainly a historical record for its time and a vivid portrait of man's inhumanity to his fellow brothers and sisters - not to mention God's animal creatures great and small. Sinclair had his own agenda in writing this book and I wonder what he would say in regards to our country's current economic situation -- whether we've progressed or not in allowing others to live a fruitful and abundant life. Maybe we the people have become our own worst nightmare - a million "Beef Trusts" - wanting what we want when we want it. For its historical guidepost and literary merit this book should be read. If I were a high school or college English teacher - it would be on my must-read list.   hide