The Metropolis

In Upton Sinclair's 1908 novel The Metropolis, newly available as an audiobook, a lawyer ventures to New York City to establish his career amidst the opulence and moral decay of Gilded Age Society. The story follows his interactions with wealthy moguls who thrive on the labor of the impoverished working class, exposing the stark contrasts between their extravagant lifestyles and the grim realities faced by coal miners, factory workers, and other laborers. Narrated by award-winning voice artist Peter Lerman, this fictional tale serves as a powerful critique of the social injustices and excesses of the era.