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Title: Jimmie Higgins

Note: Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "Jimmie Higgins" by Upton Sinclair is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Jimmie Higgins, a factory worker and socialist propagandist, as he navigates the complexities of labor issues, family life, and his commitment to the socialist movement during a time of global conflict. The narrative delves into themes of social justice, class struggle, and the implications of war on the working class. The opening of the book introduces Jimmie Higgins as he prepares for a political event while dealing with the challenges of family life, including managing three young children. His wife, Lizzie, longs for a simple outing, contrasting sharply with Jimmie’s enthusiasm for socialist activism and the impending speech of a socialist candidate. As the day unfolds, Jimmie is heavily involved in setting up for the candidate’s meeting at the Opera-house, showcasing his dedication to the cause. The interactions between Jimmie and his wife reveal the strain that his activism places on their relationship, while the anticipation and excitement surrounding the candidate's presence highlight the urgency of their political struggles against the backdrop of looming war. The meticulous details of Jimmie's preparations set the stage for the broader social and political issues that will be explored throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Sinclair, Upton, 1878-1968

EBook No.: 5677

Published: May 1, 2004

Downloads: 108

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction

Subject: War stories

Subject: Social problems -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Jimmie Higgins

Note: Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Text file produced by Charles Aldarondo
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "Jimmie Higgins" by Upton Sinclair is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Jimmie Higgins, a factory worker and socialist propagandist, as he navigates the complexities of labor issues, family life, and his commitment to the socialist movement during a time of global conflict. The narrative delves into themes of social justice, class struggle, and the implications of war on the working class. The opening of the book introduces Jimmie Higgins as he prepares for a political event while dealing with the challenges of family life, including managing three young children. His wife, Lizzie, longs for a simple outing, contrasting sharply with Jimmie’s enthusiasm for socialist activism and the impending speech of a socialist candidate. As the day unfolds, Jimmie is heavily involved in setting up for the candidate’s meeting at the Opera-house, showcasing his dedication to the cause. The interactions between Jimmie and his wife reveal the strain that his activism places on their relationship, while the anticipation and excitement surrounding the candidate's presence highlight the urgency of their political struggles against the backdrop of looming war. The meticulous details of Jimmie's preparations set the stage for the broader social and political issues that will be explored throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Sinclair, Upton, 1878-1968

EBook No.: 5677

Published: May 1, 2004

Downloads: 108

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction

Subject: War stories

Subject: Social problems -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.