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Upton Sinclair and the other American century.(Brief Article)(Book Review)

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Upton Sinclair and the other American century.

Mattson, Kevin.

John Wiley & Sons

2006

294 pages

$25.95

Hardcover

PS3537

Mattson (contemporary history, Ohio U.) offers a biography of American novelist and socialist Sinclair (1878-1968), finding his to embody the contradictions of his country. Among the stages of his life and career are a very devout and earnest little boy, socialist celebrity, and candidate for governor of California. Two world wars also make their appearance.

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