King Midas: A Romance
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Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers interested in American literature and social criticism
- Those who want to reflect on wealth and desire through literary stories
- Readers who enjoy myth retellings and allegorical narratives
- Students who need free English e-books to expand their reading
Not a good fit for
- Readers expecting fast-paced suspense or strongly plot-driven entertainment
- Those not yet proficient in English reading who need Chinese annotations
- Those who only want Sinclair's major works and have no interest in his early works
Reading tips
- Learn the basic plot of the Midas myth first, then enter the novel to better grasp the intent of the retelling
- Read in chapters and pause briefly after each to sort out the conflicts between character motives and views on wealth
- Read alongside Sinclair's other social criticism works to observe the continuity of his themes
- When encountering long sentences, grasp the main clause first and then add modifiers, keeping the rhythm of English reading uninterrupted
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About the 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.
