The Metropolis
1908
Published in 1908, 'The Metropolis' by Upton Sinclair follows Allan Montague, a young man from the countryside, as he navigates the complexities of New York City's upper class. The novel explores themes of social status, wealth disparity, and the struggles of the working class, highlighting the stark contrasts between affluence and poverty. As Allan engages with influential figures and confronts social injustices, Sinclair critiques the human cost of economic progress and the rise of socialist sentiments in early 20th-century America.
