The Upton Sinclair Library copertina

The Upton Sinclair Library

The Upton Sinclair Library

Di: Upton Sinclair
Ascolta gratuitamente

The Upton Sinclair Library opens the pages of a writer who went where respectable society would not look. Here are the novels, pamphlets, and fierce moral inquiries of Upton Sinclair, read in full: stories of labor and hunger, wealth and corruption, hope and revolt. Each episode gives voice to the books that dragged hidden machinery into daylight and asked what kind of civilization we mean to build.Public domain
Episodi
  • The Book of Life Chapters 28-29 - The Reality of Marriage & The Development of Marriage

    The Book of Life Chapters 28-29 - The Reality of Marriage & The Development of Marriage
    Jun 28 2026
    In which we confront the grim realities masked by the ideal of monogamous marriage, revealing it as a social construct entangled with prostitution and governed by property and class interests rather than genuine love. We then explore the historical evolution of sexual relations, from primitive communism and gender equality to the entrenched class divisions and suppression of women wrought by private property and economic power.
    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    33 min
  • The Book of Life Chapters 30-31 - Sex and Young America & Sex and the Smart Set

    The Book of Life Chapters 30-31 - Sex and Young America & Sex and the Smart Set
    Jun 28 2026
    In which the author candidly examines the concealed realities of contemporary sexual conduct among American youth, critiquing the social hypocrisies perpetuated by capitalist morality and exposing the corrupting influence of popular culture and aristocratic indulgence. He then turns his discerning eye to the licentious customs of the adult "smart set," revealing how wealth and power cultivate a world rife with vice, opportunism, and the tragic exploitation of innocence.
    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    38 min
  • The Book of Life Chapters 25-26 - The Fasting Cure & Breaking the Fast

    The Book of Life Chapters 25-26 - The Fasting Cure & Breaking the Fast
    Jun 27 2026
    In which the author explores the profound and oft-misunderstood practice of fasting as a natural remedy, detailing its physiological effects, historical anecdotes, and the careful methods required to break a fast safely, along with practical advice for common ailments such as colds and constipation. Through keen observation and a measured tone, he balances the wisdom of nature’s healing with the judicious role of modern medicine in maintaining health.
    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    33 min
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_t1
Ancora nessuna recensione