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Sylvia's Marriage: A Novel

Author
Upton Sinclair
Read by
Eloise Fairfax
Language
English
Length
6 hours 50 minutes
ISBN
9781802565676
Published
27 April 2025
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Upton Sinclair
  • muckraking
  • satire
  • injustice
  • investigative journalism
  • American
  • political
  • social
  • justice
  • corruption

Description

"Sylvia's Marriage: A Novel" by Upton Sinclair is a compelling exploration of love, independence, and societal expectations. The story follows Sylvia, a spirited young woman navigating the complexities of marriage and personal freedom in early 20th-century America. As she confronts the constraints of traditional gender roles and economic dependence, Sylvia embarks on a journey of self-discovery and resilience. Sinclair delves into themes of class struggle, emotional growth, and the tension between individual desires and societal norms. Through Sylvia’s experiences, the novel critiques the institution of marriage and advocates for equality and autonomy. A blend of social commentary and heartfelt drama, it reflects Sinclair’s commitment to highlighting women’s struggles and the pursuit of empowerment.

Author

Upton Sinclair (1878–1968) wrote The Jungle and a long shelf of muckraking novels in which industry is the villain. The Chicago stockyards novel was meant to convert readers to socialism; it converted them to food reform instead — and still stands as American protest fiction at documentary heat. Sinclair kept going: oil, coal, journalism, politics, a career of books used as weapons.

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