Sinclair, Upton (Vol. 11) - Introduction

Sinclair, Upton 1878–1968

Sinclair was an American novelist, journalist, essayist, and playwright known for his radical criticism of social injustices. His work exposes many forms of human exploitation, but focuses often on the wrongs inflicted by industry. Though prolific in his literary output, Sinclair remains best known as the author of The Jungle. He won a Pulitzer Prize in 1942 for Dragon's Teeth, and has written under the pseudonyms of Clarke Fitch, Frederick Garrison, and Arthur Stirling. (See also CLC, Vol. 1, and Contemporary Authors, Vols. 5-8, rev. ed; obituary, Vols. 25-28, rev. ed.)