The Metropolis Paperback - 2010

The Metropolis is a novel by Upton Sinclair set in the bustling city of Chicago in the early 1900s. The story follows the lives of several characters who are struggling to survive in the harsh urban environment. The main character is Peter Gudge, a young man who comes to Chicago with dreams of making it big in the business world. However, he soon discovers that the city is a place of corruption, greed, and exploitation. He becomes involved with a group of socialists who are fighting for workers' rights and tries to make a difference in the lives of the poor and oppressed. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Nellie, who is also struggling to survive in the city. The novel explores themes of poverty, inequality, and the struggle for social justice. It is a powerful indictment of the capitalist system and a call to action for those who seek a better world. The Metropolis is a classic work of American literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of social reform in the United States.They had the room; and likewise they had all the trappings of snobbery--Montague took that fact in at a glance. There were knee-breeches and scarlet facings and gold braid--marble balconies and fireplaces and fountains--French masters and real Flemish tapestry. The staircase of their palace was a winding one, and there was a white velvet carpet which had been specially woven for it, and had to be changed frequently; at the top of it was a white cashmere rug which had a pedigree of six centuries--and so on.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.