The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell
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Tressell, Robert, 1870-1911
English
"The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists" by Robert Tressell is a semi-autobiographical novel published in 1914. Set in a fictional English town, it follows house painters struggling to survive on poverty wages while their labor generates profit for employers. The title ironically refers to workers who accept their own exploitation. Through debates an...
critique of Edwardian society, it became a classic of working-class literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Thomas Moore
3 weeks agoFrom a casual reader’s perspective, the structure supports both quick reading and deep study. A perfect companion for a quiet weekend.
Noah Gonzalez
3 months agoIt took me a while to start, but the formatting of this PDF is flawless and easy to read on any device. I learned so much from this.
Mary Clark
3 weeks agoAfter hearing about this multiple times, the content encourages further exploration of the subject. This felt rewarding to read.
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Melissa Rivera
3 weeks agoHonestly, the presentation feels refined and carefully planned. This deserves far more attention.