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The Jungle
by: Upton Sinclair
At the cusp of the 20th century, the Rudkus family, like countless others, has embarked on a courageous journey from Lithuania to the United States, driven by the promise of a brighter future and the pursuit of the American Dream. Their story, emblematic of the immigrant experience, unfolds against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world, encapsulating the hopes, challenges, and aspirations of those who sought new beginnings in a land of opportunity.