The Metropolis

Sinclair, Upton, 1878-1968Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.3

Word count: 535K words
Chapters: 54

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Metropolis by Upton SinclairAuthor: Sinclair, Upton, 1878-1968,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Apr 1, 2004

Editor's review

This work continues Sinclair's engagement with social reality, using the city as its backdrop, and serves as an entry point for understanding early twentieth-century American literature and social thought. The Project Gutenberg edition is freely accessible and searchable, suited to digital reading and close textual study. Readers can observe how individual fates are written amid urbanization, and read it alongside The Jungle to trace the formation and evolution of the author's critical realist style. As a public-domain ebook, it is mainly plain text, so readers should supply their own notes or background materials. Overall, it suits literary history study and specialized research rather than readers seeking plot-driven entertainment.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers studying American literature and social criticism
Students needing a free public-domain text for coursework
Literature enthusiasts interested in urbanization-themed fiction
Readers comfortable with ebooks who will supply their own background materials

Not a good fit for

General readers seeking strong plots and light entertainment
Beginners needing detailed annotations and introductions
Readers unaccustomed to English public-domain electronic texts

Reading tips

Learn about Sinclair's life and creative background before entering the text to avoid misreading character motives.
Read alongside The Jungle to observe how the author handles urban and labor themes differently.
Use the ebook's search function to map character relationships, taking brief notes as you read.
Pause to look up historical terms rather than skipping key social context.

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for readers with no background in American literature?

Not very suitable for complete beginners. The work involves early twentieth-century American social context and the critical realist tradition, and a plain text without annotations may create comprehension barriers. It is advisable to read one or two introductions or literary history overviews first, then attempt the book.

What should readers note about the Project Gutenberg edition?

This is a free public-domain ebook, mainly plain text, usually without detailed annotations or modern formatting. Readers should supply their own background materials and pay attention to chapter divisions and character-name searches; it suits readers with some experience of ebooks.

What is the relationship between this book and The Jungle?

Both works are by Sinclair and belong to the same critical realist vein, but their subjects and emphases differ. They can be read in comparison to observe how the author handles urban life and labor issues separately, and thus understand changes in his creative style.

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About the author

Sinclair, Upton, 1878-1968 Author

Upton Sinclair (Sinclair, Upton, 1878-1968) was an American writer known for his socially critical novels and political writing. His best-known work, The Jungle, exposed the grim realities of the meatpacking industry and drew widespread attention upon publication, establishing the direction of his career: using literature to engage with social reform. The library holds 33 of his works, including, besides The Jungle, King Coal, A Captain of Industry, The Profits of Religion, Jimmie Higgins, and Love's Pilgrimage, as well as a Finnish translation, Chikago: Nykyajan romaani. These works largely center on labor conditions, the power of capital, and the economic relations between religion and society. His style is direct and documentary, with a clear tone of exposure and criticism; public information on the details of his life is limited.