The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Tressell, Robert
£16.99
Author: Tressell, Robert
Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
Published on 7 February 2005 by HarperCollins Publishers (HarperPerennial) in the United Kingdom as part of ‘the Harper Perennial Modern Classics’ series.
Paperback | 640 pages
196 x 131 x 43 | 462g
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Description
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 greed and dishonesty of the capitalist system rouse his fellow men from their political quietism. A masterpiece of wit and political passion, this is one of the most authentic novels of English working class life ever written.
This enduring favourite is now reinvigorated by a smart new jacket and exclusive extra material as part of Harper Perennial’s Modern Classics line of reissues. Now its timeless message of justice, equality and reason will be introduced to a whole new generation of discerning readers.
