100%: The Story Of A Patriot by Upton Sinclair

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100%: The Story of a Patriot is a book by Upton Sinclair, first published in 1920. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the novel follows Peter Gudge, a young, directionless man who becomes a government informer during a time of political unrest and fear of radicalism. Drawn into the world of espionage and anti-socialist fervor, Peter is manipulated into believing he is serving his country, even as he becomes a tool of corruption and propaganda. The book offers a searing critique of American nationalism, the Red Scare, and the suppression of political dissent during and after World War I. Sinclair, known for his unflinching exposés of social injustice, uses Peter’s transformation to explore how ordinary individuals can be swept up in ideological machinery, sacrificing truth and morality for the illusion of patriotism. The novel remains a pointed commentary on political manipulation and the dangers of unthinking allegiance, resonating with themes that are still strikingly relevant today.

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