The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell, Peter Miles
The classic novel of working-class life
"The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists" is a semi-autobiographical novel that explores the lives of a group of working men in the fictional town of Mugsborough, and their struggle to survive in a society marred by poverty and exploitation. The story primarily focuses on a socialist protagonist who endeavors to enlighten his fellow workers about capitalism's inherent flaws and the necessity for social change, all while battling the dire conditions of his own life. The novel is a critique of capitalism and a call for a socialist revolution.
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- Published
- 1914
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 704
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 9 lists:
- 62nd on The 100 Stories that Shaped the World (BBC)
- 62nd on Waterstone's Books of the Century (LibraryThing)
- 72nd on The Big Read (BBC)
- 1140th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 100 Best Political Books (Guardian)
- 50 Best Cult Books (Telegraph)
- 50 Books That Defined Their Era (Guardian)