The Jungle by Upton Sinclair, Fiction, Classics

The narrative explores the grim realities of working-class poverty, highlighting the absence of social support and the harsh conditions faced by laborers. It delves into the pervasive hopelessness among workers, juxtaposed against the entrenched corruption of those in power. This stark portrayal of wage slavery has drawn comparisons to "Uncle Tom's Cabin," emphasizing the urgent social issues at play and the moral implications of economic exploitation.