Damaged Goods

Damaged Goods is a novel written by the American author Upton Sinclair. The story revolves around the life of Laura Hegan, a young woman who is forced to leave her home in the countryside and move to Chicago with her family. Laura finds herself in a completely different world, one that is filled with poverty, crime, and corruption. She struggles to adapt to her new surroundings and is constantly faced with challenges and obstacles.As the story progresses, Laura becomes involved with a young man named Harry Kemp, who is a socialist and an activist. Together, they fight against the injustices that they see around them, including the exploitation of workers and the mistreatment of women. They also become embroiled in a scandal involving a wealthy businessman and his daughter, which threatens to destroy their relationship and their reputations.Throughout the novel, Sinclair explores themes of social inequality, gender roles, and the corrupting influence of power and money. He also provides a vivid portrayal of life in early 20th century Chicago, with its bustling streets, crowded tenements, and vibrant political scene.Overall, Damaged Goods is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a compelling commentary on the social and political issues of its time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature, history, and social justice.1913. Novelized version of the Great Play, Les Avaries, with the approval of the author Eugene Brieux. American novelist, essayist, playwright, and short story writer, whose works reflect socialistic views. Among Sinclair's most famous books is The Jungle, which launched a government investigation of the meatpacking plants of Chicago, and changed the food laws of America. In Damaged Goods the horrors of venereal disease are explored in this social drama. The story centers on a young couple whose future is endangered when the husband makes a terrible mistake. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.