Includes bibliographical references and index

The penniless rat (1878-1903) -- The American Homer (April 1903-October 1904) -- The muckraker (November-December 1904) -- The warrior (January 1905-June 1906) -- The czar of Helicon Hall (June 1906-March 1907) -- The wayfarer (March 1907-September 1909) -- The pilgrim of love (October 1909-February 1912) -- The survivor (February 1912-December 1915) -- The homesteader (January 1916-December 1919) -- The civil libertarian (January 1920-December 1923) -- The man of letters (January 1924-December 1928) -- The venture capitalist (January 1929-December 1931) -- The insider (January 1932-September 1933) -- The politician (September 1933-November 1934) -- The novelist (December 1934-June 1943) -- The recluse (July 1943-April 1961) -- The sage (October 1961-November 1968)

A portrait of the award-winning American author offers a close-up look at the life and career of Upton Sinclair, discussing his literary works, his unsuccessful political career, his often controversial views, and his personal relationships

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