Labor and Capitalism: The Struggle of the Working Class in Upton Sinclair’s King Coal
Abstract
In an era characterised by rapid industrialisation and stark economic disparities, the narrative crafted by Upton Sinclair in King Coal illuminates the profound struggles faced by the working class. The text serves as both a social commentary and a literary exposition, reflecting the entrenched conflicts between labour and the emergent capitalist structures of the early twentieth century.