The Machine - Softcover

Sinclair, Upton

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1419171100 ISBN 13: 9781419171109

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

The Machine is a dystopian novel written by Upton Sinclair. The story takes place in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young man named Harold ""Hal"" Warner. Hal is a talented engineer who is hired by the Consolidated Steel Company to design a new machine that will revolutionize the steel industry. However, as Hal becomes more involved with the company, he begins to realize the dark side of industrialization and the toll it takes on workers.The novel explores themes of capitalism, industrialization, and the dehumanization of workers. Sinclair uses vivid imagery to describe the harsh working conditions and the toll it takes on the workers' bodies and minds. The story also touches on the corrupt practices of big businesses and the government's complicity in allowing these practices to continue.As Hal becomes more disillusioned with the company and the industry as a whole, he begins to question his own role in perpetuating the system. The novel ultimately asks the reader to consider the cost of progress and the sacrifices that are made in the pursuit of technological advancement.Overall, The Machine is a thought-provoking and powerful critique of industrialization and capitalism. Sinclair's vivid descriptions and compelling characters make this novel a must-read for anyone interested in social justice and the impact of technology on society.GRIMES. How different? We've got the police, and we've got the district attorney, and we've got the courts. What more do we want? What can they do but talk in the newspapers? And is there anything they haven't said about us already? [Takes HEGAN by the arm, and laughs.] Come, old man!This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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About the Author

Upton Sinclair was born in Baltimore in September 1878. His father moved the family to New York City in 1888. Although his own family was extremely poor, he spent periods of time living with his wealthy grandparents. He later argued that witnessing these extremes turned him into a socialist. Sinclair funded his college education by writing stories for newspapers and magazines. Sinclair s first novel was published in 1901. Sinclair was extremely active in socialist politics throughout his life. His novel "Dragon s Teeth" (1942) on the rise of Nazism won him the Pulitzer Prize. By the time Upton Sinclair died in 1968, he had published more than ninety books.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1419171100
• ISBN 13: 9781419171109
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80