The Upton Sinclair Library

In which the author surveys the entanglement of the established Church of England with ancient landholding and political power, revealing a lineage of clergy more beholden to earthly lords than to spi...

6 Okt 23min

In which the curious and persistent habits of early man reveal a pattern of reserving the best meats for the privileged priestly class, who maintain their power through sacred rituals and the administ...

5 Okt 19min

In which the enduring grip of religious superstition and clerical power is observed through historical episodes of cruelty, such as the burning of John Huss, and the insidious persistence of fear and ...

5 Okt 17min

In which the curious observer surveys a myriad of people engaged in the peculiar and futile practice of "Bootstrap-lifting," a strenuous spiritual exercise diverting attention skyward while unseen age...

4 Okt 20min

In which the ancient origins of religious belief are traced to mankind’s fearful attempts to explain and placate the unknown forces of nature, leading to the rise of priestly castes who exploited this...

4 Okt 25min

In which Jurgis, amidst his troubled home life and the hardships that beset his family, finds new purpose in the invigorating ideas of the Socialist movement, engaging with a diverse circle of thought...

3 Okt 48min

In which Jurgis, newly converted to Socialism, finds work at a radical hotel run by Tommy Hinds, whose spirited advocacy and company of fellow agitators deepen Jurgis’s understanding and resolve. Imme...

2 Okt 33min

In which Jurgis finds himself profoundly stirred by a rousing speech and a stirring rendition of the “Marseillaise,” igniting within him a newfound purpose and a glimpse of solidarity among fellow wor...

2 Okt 24min