The Metropolis

The Metropolis is a novel written by Upton Sinclair, published in 1908. The book is set in Chicago during the early 20th century and explores the lives of various characters from different social classes. The main character, Sylvia, is a young woman who moves to the city with her family in search of a better life. She becomes involved in the labor movement and falls in love with a socialist organizer named Peter. The novel tackles themes such as poverty, corruption, and social inequality. Sinclair's vivid descriptions of the city's slums and factories highlight the harsh realities of urban life during this time period. The book also explores the tension between the working class and the wealthy elite, as well as the struggles of immigrants and minorities. Overall, The Metropolis is a powerful portrayal of the social and economic issues facing American cities at the turn of the century. Sinclair's writing is both realistic and emotionally charged, making this book a classic of American literature.They had the room; and likewise they had all the trappings of snobbery--Montague took that fact in at a glance. There were knee-breeches and scarlet facings and gold braid--marble balconies and fireplaces and fountains--French masters and real Flemish tapestry. The staircase of their palace was a winding one, and there was a white velvet carpet which had been specially woven for it, and had to be changed frequently; at the top of it was a white cashmere rug which had a pedigree of six centuries--and so on.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.