The Autobiography of Upton Sinclair by Upton Sinclair

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Author Sinclair, Upton, 1878-1968
Title The Autobiography of Upton Sinclair
Note Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Autobiography of Upton Sinclair" by Upton Sinclair is a personal memoir written in the mid-20th century. The work explores Sinclair's extensive life as a writer, activist, and public figure, reflecting on his childhood experiences and the impact of specific events on his development and worldview. This autobiography delves into the duality of his social upbringing, contrasting the threads of poverty and wealth woven throughout his early years, which shaped his later literary themes. The opening of the memoir introduces readers to Sinclair's early memories, notably one from when he was just eighteen months old, emphasizing his acute awareness of his surroundings and the socio-economic conditions of his family life. Sinclair recounts living in various boarding houses and lodging homes, often marred by his father's struggles with alcoholism. Through vivid anecdotes, he captures the essence of childhood adventures and the complex relationships with family members, which laid the foundation for his later political engagement and literary endeavors. The narrative establishes a deep connection to Sinclair's beginnings, hinting at how his tumultuous youth defined his path as a writer observing and critiquing societal injustices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Social reformers -- United States -- Biography
Subject Novelists, American -- 20th century -- Biography
Subject Sinclair, Upton, 1878-1968
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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