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The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

by Robert Tressell
David Timson
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The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists is the classic working-class novel. It was written in 1906 by an impoverished house painter, Robert Tressell, and within its framework contains a manifesto for socialism. It tells of the appalling working conditions of a group of painters and decorators and their struggle to survive at the most basic level. It is moving, grimly humorous and tragic. It has sold over 6 million copies worldwide since it was published, and has the power to change lives.

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Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Edition: Unabridged

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  • ISBN: 9781843793977
  • File size: 677347 KB
  • Release date: December 28, 2011
  • Duration: 23:31:08

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  • ISBN: 9781843793977
  • File size: 677423 KB
  • Release date: December 28, 2011
  • Duration: 23:30:59
  • Number of parts: 18
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Classic Literature Fiction

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English

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists is the classic working-class novel. It was written in 1906 by an impoverished house painter, Robert Tressell, and within its framework contains a manifesto for socialism. It tells of the appalling working conditions of a group of painters and decorators and their struggle to survive at the most basic level. It is moving, grimly humorous and tragic. It has sold over 6 million copies worldwide since it was published, and has the power to change lives.

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Classic Literature Fiction
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