Damaged Goods

Damaged Goods is a novel by American author Upton Sinclair, first published in 1913. The book tells the story of Laura, a young woman who is seduced and abandoned by a wealthy man named Philip. As a result of their affair, Laura becomes pregnant and is forced to leave her home and live in poverty with her child. The novel explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the consequences of sexual promiscuity during the early 20th century. Sinclair portrays Laura as a victim of a patriarchal society in which women are judged and shamed for their sexual behavior, while men are free to indulge in their desires without consequence. Throughout the book, Laura struggles to provide for her child and maintain her dignity in the face of poverty and social ostracism. She is forced to confront the harsh realities of life as a single mother, including the need to rely on the kindness of strangers and the constant threat of losing custody of her child. Sinclair's vivid descriptions of poverty and social injustice make Damaged Goods a powerful indictment of the moral hypocrisy of the era. The novel remains a classic of American literature and a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by women in the early 20th century.1913. Novelized version of the Great Play, Les Avaries, with the approval of the author Eugene Brieux. American novelist, essayist, playwright, and short story writer, whose works reflect socialistic views. Among Sinclair's most famous books is The Jungle, which launched a government investigation of the meatpacking plants of Chicago, and changed the food laws of America. In Damaged Goods the horrors of venereal disease are explored in this social drama. The story centers on a young couple whose future is endangered when the husband makes a terrible mistake. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.