I look upon Upton Sinclair as one of the greatest novelists in the world, the Zola of America.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker considers Upton Sinclair one of the world's greatest novelists, comparing him to the French writer Zola.
- In plain terms
- Upton Sinclair is a top novelist like Zola.
- What can you take from it?
- Great writers are often compared to masters.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who are the greatest novelists?
- How do you measure literary greatness?
Another view
Comparisons can oversimplify unique styles.
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