The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell

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By Helen Moore Posted on Jan 3, 2026
In Category - Spiritual Stories
Tressell, Robert, 1870-1911 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...
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critique of Edwardian society, it became a classic of working-class literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Melissa Rivera
3 weeks ago

Honestly, the presentation feels refined and carefully planned. This deserves far more attention.

Thomas Moore
3 weeks ago

From 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 ago

It 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 ago

After hearing about this multiple times, the content encourages further exploration of the subject. This felt rewarding to read.

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