The Metropolis by Upton Sinclair A sharp and daring novel of power, privilege, and corruption in Gilded Age New York. Step into the glittering salons of Manhattan’s elite—only to discover the rot beneath the surface. From Upton Sinclair , the acclaimed author of The Jungle , comes The Metropolis , a bold exposé of the opulence and moral decay of America’s ruling class at the turn of the 20th century. - Written with biting insight and journalistic precision, Sinclair’s novel lifts the velvet curtain on a world where wealth hides rot and appearances deceive. - A classic in American literature , Upton Sinclair turns his sharp, muckraking eye toward the heart of high society . - Published in 1908 in the United States , The Metropolis captures a nation in transition: from tradition to modernity, from equality to excess, from justice to corruption. Set in early 1900s New York —a city booming with ambition, greed, and inequality. Scroll up and click “Add to Cart” to step into the glittering—and dangerous—world of The Metropolis. Don’t miss your chance to experience this powerful work of literary activism. The Story: The Metropolis by Upton Sinclair Paperback Edition When idealistic lawyer Allan Montague moves to New York City, he expects to meet thinkers, poets, and statesmen. Instead, he’s swept into a world of millionaires, social climbers, and industrial tycoons—where status is everything and morality is optional. Introduced to “Society,” Allan is seduced by its glamour—until he witnesses firsthand the suffering of the working class , the oppression of the poor , and the staggering social divide . Sinclair’s vision is clear and cutting : the very people Allan seeks to oppose are the same ones who rule the city. Caught between conscience and comfort , Allan must choose where he truly belongs. “The most appalling fact about Society was this utter blind materialism… he expected to meet diplomats and statesmen, scientists and explorers, philosophers and poets and painters. But one never heard anything about such people in Society.” — Upton Sinclair, The Metropolis Scroll up and click “Add to Cart” to explore the lavish yet hollow world of New York’s elite—and the man who dared to challenge it. Title Summary: The Metropolis by Upton Sinclair – Paperback Edition • Available in paperback and hardcover formats • Unabridged 1908 Original Edition – restored for modern readers • Genres: Historical Fiction , Political Fiction , Labor & Industrial , Social Commentary , American Classics, Social Satire, • Professionally formatted for an easy and enjoyable reading experience • Includes custom modern cover art for a collectible finish