The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell
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Tressell, Robert, 1870-1911
English
"The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists" by Robert Tressell is a semi-autobiographical novel published in 1914. Set in a fictional English town, it follows house painters struggling to survive on poverty wages while their labor generates profit for employers. The title ironically refers to workers who accept their own exploitation. Through debates an...
critique of Edwardian society, it became a classic of working-class literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Betty Lewis
4 weeks agoTo be perfectly clear, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. A true masterpiece of its kind.
Dorothy Gonzalez
4 months agoI was pleasantly surprised because it challenges the reader's perspective in the most intellectual way. One of the best books I've read this year.
William Scott
3 months agoHaving read this twice, it challenges the reader's perspective in the most intellectual way. Don't hesitate to download this.
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Kenneth Martinez
5 months agoFrom the very first page, it provides a comprehensive overview that is perfect for students and experts alike. I will be reading more from this author.