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Book I: Sylvia as Wife

Book II: Sylvia as Mother

Book III: Sylvia as Rebel

Biography

Upton Beall Sinclair Jr. (September 20, 1878 - November 25, 1968) was an American writer, muckraker, political activist and the 1934 Democratic... Read Full Overview

Sylvia's Marriage is a novel written by Upton Sinclair that was first published in 1929. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the life of Sylvia Castleman, a young woman from a wealthy family who is about to get married to a man named Arthur. However,... Read Full Overview

1. I am telling the story of Sylvia Castleman. I should prefer to tell it without mention of myself; but it was written in the book of fate that I should be a decisive factor in her life, and so her story pre-supposes mine. I imagine the impatience of a reader, who is promised... Read Full Overview

A realist novel exploring the challenges of marriage and fidelity, following the titular character as she navigates relationships with her husband, her ex-lover, and her own desires for independence.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,... Read Full Overview

A realist novel exploring the challenges of marriage and fidelity, following the titular character as she navigates relationships with her husband, her ex-lover, and her own desires for independence.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,... Read Full Overview

This was when I was working eighteen hours a day, more than half of it by lamp-light, in the darkness of our Northern winters. When the accident came, I had been doing the cooking for half a dozen men, who were getting in the wheat upon which our future depended. I fell in my... Read Full Overview

"""I've been married three times, so I've had lots of supervision." -Sylvia's Marriage, Upton Sinclair In Sylvia's Marriage by Upton Sinclair (1914), the author uses the plot of his novel as a platform for his strong feelings about marriage. As Sinclair's protagonist, Sylvia's... Read Full Overview

Step into the tumultuous world of Sylvia Castleman, a woman caught in the throes of love, ambition, and societal expectations. Upton Sinclair, the master storyteller renowned for his keen social insights, weaves a compelling narrative that explores the complexities of marriage... Read Full Overview

Upton Sinclair's "Sylvia's Marriage" delves into the complexities of relationships and domestic life in the early 20th century. This meticulously prepared edition invites readers to explore enduring questions about marriage and social issues through the lens of compelling... Read Full Overview

Upton Sinclair's "Sylvia's Marriage" delves into the complexities of relationships and domestic life in the early 20th century. This meticulously prepared edition invites readers to explore enduring questions about marriage and social issues through the lens of compelling... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Sylvia's Marriage: A Novel is a literary work by Upton Sinclair, first published in 1914. The book follows the story of Sylvia Castleman, a young woman who is forced to navigate the complexities of love, marriage, and social expectations in early 20th century America.Sylvia is... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Sylvia's Marriage is a novel written by Sinclair Upton and originally published in 1914. The book tells the story of Sylvia Castleman, a young woman who is determined to marry for love rather than for money or social status. Sylvia's father, a wealthy businessman, disapproves... Read Full Overview

Sylvia's Marriage is a novel written by American author Upton Sinclair. The book tells the story of Sylvia Castleman, a young woman from a wealthy family who falls in love with a man named Harold West, a struggling artist. Despite objections from her family, Sylvia marries Harold... Read Full Overview