Tressell, Robert
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141187693
- author:
- Tressell, Robert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 784
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists is a spirited attack on selfish capitalism, written with wit and political passion. Robert Tressell's novel tells the story of a group of working men who are joined by Frank Owen, a journeyman-prophet with a vision of a just society.
Owen's attacks on the greed and dishonesty of the capitalist system rouse his fellow men from their political quietism, indicting the 'philanthropy' of the working class who toil solely for the benefit of their masters. With an introduction by Tristram Hunt, this book offers a powerful critique of the class war.
With its unique blend of humour and rage, The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists is a thought-provoking and engaging read. First published in 1910, it remains a significant work of English literature, offering a searing indictment of the social and economic systems of its time.
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