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  • The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

    by Robert Tressell ...
    Robert Tressell's seminal work, "The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists," intricately weaves its narrative through the lives of working-class painters in early 20th-century England. The novel, notable for its blend of realism and social critique, uses a rich tapestry of character development and vivid settings to illustrate the struggles against economic exploitation and social injustices. The title ... Read more

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  • The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

    by Robert Tressell, Lionel Kelly, Keith Carabine ...
    Series series Wordsworth Classics
    About this Wordsworth Classic: The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists is a classic representation of the impoverished and politically powerless underclass of British society in Edwardian England, ruthlessly exploited by the institutionalized corruption of their employers and the civic and religious authorities.Epic in scale, the novel charts the ruinous effects of the laissez-faire mercantilist ... Read more

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  • The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

    by Robert Tressell ...
    Set in the fictional town of Mugsborough (loosely based on the real town of Hastings in England), the novel follows the lives of a group of working-class men, including the protagonist Frank Owen, as they struggle with low wages, poor working conditions, and economic inequality. Owen, who is a socialist and a skilled house painter, seeks to educate and enlighten his fellow workers about the ... Read more

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  • The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

    by Robert Tressell ...
    The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists (1914) is a semi-autobiographical novel by the Irish house painter and sign writer Robert Noonan, who wrote the book in his spare time under the pen name Robert Tressell. Published after Tressell's death from tuberculosis in the Liverpool Royal Infirmary in 1911, the novel follows a house painter's efforts to find work in the fictional English town of ... Read more

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  • The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

    by Robert Tressel ...
    In writing this book my intention was to present, in the form of an interesting story, a faithful picture of working-class life - more especially of those engaged in the Building trades - in a small town in the south of England. ... Read more

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  • The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

    by Robert Tressell ...
    The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists is a novel by Robert Tressell first published in 1914 after his death in 1911. An explicitly political work, it is widely regarded as a classic of working-class literature. ... Read more

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  • The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

    by Robert Tressell ...
    Chios Classics brings literature's greatest works back to life for new generations. All our books contain a linked table of contents.The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists is a classic political novel written by the Irish author Robert Tressell. The book provides a comprehensive portrayal of British social, economic, and political life at the turn of the 20th century. ... Read more

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  • The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

    by Robert Tressell ...
    *** Original and Unabridged Content. Made available by CLASSIC COLLECTION 600.***Synopsis:Clearly frustrated at the refusal of his contemporaries to recognise the iniquity of society, Tressell’s cast of hypocritical Christians, exploitative capitalists and corrupt councillors provide a backdrop for his main target — the workers who think that a better life is “not for the likes of them”. Hence the ... Read more

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  • The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

    by Robert Tressell ...
    Originally published in 1914, The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists is a timeless story of socialism, political awakenings and class struggle, told with a volatile mix of heartfelt rage and sly humour.The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists tells the story of a group of working men who are joined one day by Owen, a journeyman-prophet with a vision of a just society. Owen--™s spirited attacks on the ... Read more

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  • The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

    by Robert Tressell ...
    In writing this book my intention was to present, in the form of an interesting story, a faithful picture of working-class life— more especially of those engaged in the Building trades— in a small town in the south of England. ... Read more

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  • The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

    by Robert Tressell ...
    The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists By Robert Tressell is a classic political fiction text that is a revealing work of surprising relevance to the present day despite its antiquity. ... Read more

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  • The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

    by Tressell,Robert ...
    A novel that touches the deep emotional chords within the reader. The narrative denunciates capitalism and relates the struggle of two workers who have set out to defeat their poverty. It is an indictment on religious authority and the elite that enslaves the majority. An engrossing and thought-provoking book that highlights the bright-side of Socialism. ... Read more

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