upton sinclair

Upton Sinclair


The life spent by Upton Sinclair was one of political achievements and superb journalism,

constituting a significant record of twentieth century American civilization (Upton 837). He had a

goal of converting an unjust capitalist America into a social party, in which, he believed could reach

the content of every American person. Through his writings, Upton Sinclair was able to advocate

his belief in social political reform; yet, he was concerned with the effect of his writings upon his

audience.

Upton Sinclair based his publications so extensively on personal concerns and

experiences, it becomes pertinent to consider briefly the early part of his life, during which general

attitudes took shape. Upton Beall Sinclair, Jr. was born on September 20, 1878 in Baltimore,

Maryland. Remembering a childhood in Baltimore in terms of one-room lodgings and bedbugs,

Sinclair developed an implacable hostility to alcohol. Whiskey wa...