The Jungle
Written by Upton Sinclair
Narrated by David Catlin, Thomas Cox, Andrew White and
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About this audiobook
L.A. Theatre Works.
A young Lithuanian immigrant, full of hope, arrives in Chicago in 1904 to work in the stockyards. He and his family soon find themselves processed like the very cattle they slaughter, by the system they dreamed would save them.
Recorded at the Guest Quarters Suites, Chicago in April 1992.
Director: David Schwimmer
Producing Director Susan Albert Loewenberg
Starring an Ensemble Cast Playing Over 50 Roles:
David Catlin,Thomas Cox, Larry Distasi, Christine Dunford, Laura Eason, Joy Gregory, Tom Hodges,
David Kersnar, Phil Smith, Heidi Stillman, Andrew White, Temple Williams
Radio Producer: Robert Neuhaus. Recording Engineer: Larry Rock. Production Stage Manager: Jan Watson.
Upton Sinclair
Upton Sinclair (1878-1968) was an American writer from Maryland. Though he wrote across many genres, Sinclair’s most famous works were politically motivated. His self-published novel, The Jungle, exposed the labor conditions in the meatpacking industry. This novel even inspired changes for working conditions and helped pass protection laws. The Brass Check exposed poor journalistic practices at the time and was also one of his most famous works. As a member of the socialist party, Sinclair attempted a few political runs but when defeated he returned to writing. Sinclair won the Pulitzer Prize in 1943 for Fiction. Several of his works were made into film adaptations and one earned two Oscars.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5I remember reading this book in highschool, and I retained the essence of what it was about up till now. I don't exactly remember the plot, but this did stay true to Sinclair's message. The acting I thought was decent, but there was just something about the directing that I didn't care for. Anyway, it was enjoyable but I think there was room for improvement. 3/5