A Captain of Industry: Being the Story of a Civilized Man by Upton Sinclair
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"A Captain of Industry: Being the Story of a Civilized Man" by Upton Sinclair is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book embarks on the journey of Robert van Rensselaer, a wealthy and privileged young man who navigates the complexities of wealth, societal expectations, and personal relationships in a rapidly changing industrial landscape. Sinclair's work challenges readers to consider themes of morality, capitalism, and the human experience in the
context of industrialization and its impact on society. The opening of the novel introduces us to Robert van Rensselaer, highlighting his privileged upbringing as the son of a wealthy businessman. The narrative paints a picture of his early life filled with comfort, education, and the typical pursuits of a young man of his status. As Robbie matures, he encounters both romantic entanglements and the realities of impending responsibility. His transformation from a carefree youth to a business-savvy adult is depicted alongside the background of societal expectations and the brewing tensions of labor and industry. The stage is set for a complex exploration of the character's personal growth and the challenges he will face as he takes on the weight of his father's legacy and the harsh realities of the world he inhabits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sinclair, Upton, 1878-1968 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 07008534 |
| Title | A Captain of Industry: Being the Story of a Civilized Man |
| Credits |
Produced by David E. Brown, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | United States -- Fiction |
| Subject | Industrialists -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39516 |
| Release Date | Apr 23, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 410 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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