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The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

Author:
Robert Tressell
Read by:
David Timson
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Unabridged Audiobook

Ratings
Book
2
Narrator
3
Release Date
September 10, 2011
Duration
23 hours 35 minutes
Summary
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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Profile Avatar Joanne G. Jan 2025

Very interesting and thought provoking socialist based book and a snapshot of the time. Unfortunately a time we seem to be increasingly going back towards these days. I thought the narrator was good.

Profile Avatar Conor Y. Sep 2023

A foundational socialist novel - slightly long winded and of its time but a great reading of an important text.

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