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The Upton Sinclair Library

The Upton Sinclair Library

Written by: Upton Sinclair
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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
Episodes
  • King Coal Book 4 - The Will of King Coal; Sections 17-20

    King Coal Book 4 - The Will of King Coal; Sections 17-20
    Jun 16 2026
    In which two brothers, divided by class and conscience, traverse the tense landscape of coal-mining villages where secret unions and cautious leaders strive against the iron rule of mine owners. Through measured talk and earnest revelations, the elder learns of the patient, resilient work beneath the bitter surface of labour strife, while suspicion and surveillance linger unseen in the hotel’s quiet corners.
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    23 mins
  • King Coal Book 4 - The Will of King Coal; Sections 21-23

    King Coal Book 4 - The Will of King Coal; Sections 21-23
    Jun 16 2026
    In which a weary group of miners confront their leaders with bitter disappointment over failed hopes and struggling solidarity, revealing the heavy burdens borne by all who strive for justice amidst hardship. Hal, compelled by conscience and camaraderie, adopts a whimsical but daring disguise to navigate perilous paths and kindle the embers of their cause once more.
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    19 mins
  • King Coal Book 4 - The Will of King Coal; Sections 12-14

    King Coal Book 4 - The Will of King Coal; Sections 12-14
    Jun 15 2026
    In which Hal faces the heavy burden of loyalty and justice as he grapples with the plight of the miners and their families, determined to stand by them despite his brother Edward’s urgent pleas to leave for safety. Amidst rising tensions and the forcible removal of union leaders, Hal addresses the desperate crowd with a steady call for solidarity and hope, forging a solemn pledge to fight alongside them for their rights and dignity.
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    20 mins
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