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.
| ISBN: | 9780007204502 |
| Publication date: | 7th February 2005 |
| Author: | Robert Tressell |
| Publisher: | Harper Perennial an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 590 pages |
| Series: | Harper Perennial Modern Classics |
| Genres: |
Modern and Contemporary Fiction Classic fiction: general and literary |