The Jungle

By: Upton Sinclair

Narrated by: Grover Gardner

Here is the dramatic exposé of the Chicago meatpacking industry at the turn of the century that prompted an investigation by Theodore Roosevelt, which culminated in the pure-food legislation of 1906.

The Jungle is the story of Jurgis Rudkus, a Slavic immigrant who marries frail Ona Lukoszaite and seeks security and happiness as a workman in the Chicago stockyards. Once there, he is abused by foremen, his meager savings are filched by real-estate sharks, and at every turn he is plagued by the misfortunes arising from poverty, poor working conditions, and disease. Finally, in accordance with Sinclair’s own creed, Rudkus turns to socialism as a way out.

Public Domain (P)2011 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

“The most famous, influential, and enduring of all muckraking novels." ( Merriam Webster’s Encyclopedia of Literature)

One of the best.

I don't know how I missed this book in every lit class but one day I noticed it in my wish list. A voracious audiobook junkie, I'm always searching for the next, best story. This is one of the best stories and best audiobooks in my 400 titles. God help me, I love good writing and performance!
'nough said.

I read this book 30 years ago. Powerful book.

Highschool English 1983. I remember hating the beginning of the book but was hooked within a few chapters. This is a worthwhile audio book weather you read the text or not. Great performance!

Meat packers

The book was very interesting. The conditions and work hours were horrible. To think that society is serious in accumulating gain for the sake of people lives is horrendous.

An eloquent masterpiece.

A social critique from 1906 that is still just as relevant today. beautifully written, and tragically accurate. An absolute delight.

great story weird ending

great story
weird ending tho
overall message is kinda weird
sad but interesting
great voice of narrator