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Upton Sinclair

1 series 13 books in order 2 standalone books

Upton Sinclair, Jr. (1878–1968) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American author who wrote over 90 books in many genres. He achieved popularity in the first half of the 20th century, gaining particular fame for his 1906 muckraking novel The Jungle, which exposed conditions in the U.S. meat packing industry and contributed to passage of the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act.

Born
1878
Known for
Lanny Budd

Series by Upton Sinclair

Lanny Budd

11 books in order · 1940–1953

  1. World's End

    1940 · Upton Sinclair

    World's End is the first novel in Upton Sinclair's Lanny Budd series. It was first published in 1940, following the start of World War II in Europe.…

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  2. Between Two Worlds

    1941 · Upton Sinclair

    Between Two Worlds is the second novel in Upton Sinclair's Lanny Budd series. First published in 1941, the story covers the period from 1919 to 1929.…

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    Dragon's teeth

    1942 · Upton Sinclair

    Dragon's Teeth is a 1942 novel by Upton Sinclair that won the Pulitzer Prize for the Novel in 1943. The story is set between 1929 and 1934 and…

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    Wide is the gate

    1943 · Upton Sinclair

    Wide Is the Gate is the fourth novel in Upton Sinclair's Lanny Budd series. First published in 1943, the story covers the period from 1934 to 1937.…

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    Presidential agent

    1944 · Upton Sinclair

    Presidential Agent is the fifth novel in Upton Sinclair's Lanny Budd series. First published in 1944, the story covers the period from 1937 to 1938.…

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    Dragon harvest

    1945 · Upton Sinclair

    Dragon Harvest is the sixth novel in Upton Sinclair's Lanny Budd series. First published in 1945, the story covers the period from 1939 to 1940.…

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  7. A World to Win

    1946 · Upton Sinclair

    A World to Win is the seventh novel in Upton Sinclair's Lanny Budd series. First published in 1946, the story spans the years 1940 to 1942. The novel…

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  8. One Clear Call

    1948 · Upton Sinclair

    One Clear Call is the ninth novel in Upton Sinclair's Lanny Budd series. First published in 1948, the story covers the period from 1943 to 1944.…

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    O Shepherd, Speak!

    1949 · Upton Sinclair

    O Shepherd, Speak! is the tenth novel in Upton Sinclair's Lanny Budd series. It was first published in 1949 and covers the period from 1945 to 1946.…

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  10. Cover of The return of Lanny Budd

    The return of Lanny Budd

    1953 · Upton Sinclair

    The 11th and final novel in Upton Sinclair's Lanny Budd series, first published in 1953. The story covers the period from 1946 to 1949. (Summary…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Upton Sinclair written?

We list 13 books by Upton Sinclair across 1 series, published between 1905–1953 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Upton Sinclair's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “World's End.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Upton Sinclair's books?

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