Title
Oil!,Used
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Review "A tremendous piece of work." "Nation""Grover Gardner does a superb job narrating, always conveying the humanity of the main characters while capturing the humor of the many caricatured stereotypes." "SoundCommentary.com""Grover Gardner plays it straight in a solid and believable performance that will engage listeners with its simplicity and earnestness...Gardner never fails to deliver with passion and vigor." "AudioFile""He does his little bit of muckraking...but the glorious story of the oil man and his son rushes on. It is a marvelous panorama of Southern California life. It is storytelling with an edge on it." "New Republic""Sinclair's 1927 novel did for California's oil industry what The Jungle did for Chicago's meatpacking factories." "Library Journal" Product Description Upton Sinclair interweaves social criticism with human tragedy to create an unforgettable portrait of Southern Californias early oil industry in this gripping tale of avarice, corruption, and class warfare. About the Author Upton Sinclair (18781968) was a journalist, a prominent social and political activist, and the author of over two dozen books, including the novel Dragon's Teeth, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1943. He is perhaps best known for The Jungle, the dramatic expos of the Chicago meatpacking industry that prompted the investigation by Theodore Roosevelt that culminated in the purefood legislation of 1906.Grover Gardner is an awardwinning narrator with over eight hundred titles to his credit. Named one of the Best Voices of the Century and a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, he has won three prestigious Audie Awards, was chosen Narrator of the Year for 2005 by Publishers Weekly, and has earned more than thirty Earphones Awards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the genre of 'Oil!'? A: 'Oil!' is a classic novel by Upton Sinclair that falls under the genre of social criticism and historical fiction, focusing on the early oil industry in Southern California.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Oil!'? A: The author of 'Oil!' is Upton Sinclair, a prominent journalist and activist known for his works addressing social injustices.
- Q: What are the main themes explored in 'Oil!'? A: 'Oil!' explores themes of avarice, corruption, and class warfare, interweaving social criticism with human tragedy.
- Q: Is 'Oil!' available in audio format? A: 'Oil!' is available in an unabridged audio format, narrated by Grover Gardner, known for his engaging storytelling and voice.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The used book is listed in good condition, indicating that it is well-preserved with minimal wear.
- Q: How long is the audio version of 'Oil!'? A: The audio version of 'Oil!' has a total run time of approximately 13 hours and 30 minutes.
- Q: When was 'Oil!' published? A: 'Oil!' was published on April 1, 2008, as part of its unabridged edition.
- Q: What is the binding type of this product? A: The binding type of the product is audio CD, making it suitable for playback on standard CD players.
- Q: Who narrates the audio version of 'Oil!'? A: The audio version of 'Oil!' is narrated by Grover Gardner, an award-winning narrator with extensive experience in audiobook narration.
- Q: What are the notable accolades associated with Grover Gardner? A: Grover Gardner has received multiple accolades, including three Audie Awards and recognition as Narrator of the Year by Publishers Weekly in 2005.