The Journal Of Arthur Stirling

The Journal of Arthur Stirling is a novel written by Upton Sinclair. The book is a first-person narrative that follows the life of Arthur Stirling, a young man from a wealthy family who becomes disillusioned with his privileged life. The story begins with Arthur's graduation from Harvard University and his subsequent decision to leave his comfortable life behind to travel the world and find meaning in his existence.Throughout the book, Arthur travels to various locations, including Europe, Asia, and Africa, and encounters a variety of people and cultures. He writes about his experiences in his journal, which serves as the primary narrative device for the book. Along the way, Arthur grapples with issues of class, race, and social justice, and ultimately comes to a deeper understanding of himself and the world around him.The Journal of Arthur Stirling is a thought-provoking and introspective novel that explores themes of identity, privilege, and social responsibility. It is a must-read for fans of Upton Sinclair's other works, as well as anyone interested in literature that challenges the status quo and encourages readers to think critically about the world we live in.What a thing is hope! I have been for two days chained in the most horrible kind of a place. Picture it--to stand all day and see low people stuffing themselves with food--the dirt and the grease and the stench and the endless hideous drudgery! And I five days out of the springing forest and the ecstasy of inspiration!--Truly, it is a thing to put one's glory to a test! But I hardly feel it--I walk on air--deep back in my soul there is an organ song, I hear it all day, all day!This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.