Literary Classics

General Fiction

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The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

By Robert Tressell

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Robert Tressell's seminal work, "The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists," intricately weaves its narrative through the lives of working-class painters in early 20th-century England. The novel, notable for its blend of realism and social critique, uses a rich tapestry of character development and vivid settings to illustrate the struggles against economic exploitation and social injustices. The title itself reflects Tressell's underlying message about the selfless sacrifice of workers who contribute to society yet remain trapped in poverty. With its blend of satire and earnestness, Tressell's work occupies a significant place in the tradition of socialist literature, drawing inspiration from the burgeoning labor movements of his time. Having lived through and witnessed the harsh realities of the working class, Tressell's personal experiences as a committed socialist fueled his passion to write this poignant narrative. Born into a modest, working-class family in South Africa and later enduring financial hardships in England, Tressell's empathy for ordinary workers colors every aspect of this novel. His deep commitment to social justice and criticism of capitalist society emerges not just in his characters' struggles but also in the socio-political commentary woven throughout the text. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of literature, history, and social theory. Tressell's lucid prose and compelling storytelling engage readers and challenge them to reflect on the socio-economic structures that govern human lives. "The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists" remains as relevant today as it was at its publication, beckoning modern readers to explore its enduring themes of altruism, class struggle, and the quest for social justice.

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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction

Length19 hrs 52 mins

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FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateSep 4, 2022

LanguageEnglish

1Preface

57Chapter 28

2Chapter 1

58The Week before Christmas

3&#x27;GREAT DISTRESS IN MUGSBOROUGH. HUNDREDS OUT OF EMPLOYMENT. WORK OF THE CHARITY SOCIETY. 789 CASES ON THE BOOKS.

59Chapter 29

4&#x27;THE SUFFERING POOR

60The Pandorama

5Chapter 2

61Chapter 30

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6RUSHTON &amp; CO. MUGSBOROUGH ------- Builders, Decorators, and General Contractors FUNERALS FURNISHED Estimates given for General Repairs to House Property First-class Work only at Moderate Charges

62The Brigands hold a Council of War

7Chapter 3

63Chapter 31

8The Financiers

64The Deserter

9Chapter 4

65Chapter 32

10TERRIBLE DOMESTIC TRAGEDY DOUBLE MURDER AND SUICIDE

66The Veteran

11Chapter 5

67Chapter 33

12The Clock-case

68The Soldier&#x27;s Children

13Chapter 6

69Chapter 34

14TERRIBLE DOMESTIC TRAGEDY Wife And Two Children Killed Suicide of the Murderer

70The Beginning of the End

15Chapter 7

71Chapter 35

16The Exterminating Machines

72Facing the &#x27;Problem&#x27;

17Chapter 8

73Chapter 36

18The Cap on the Stairs

74The OBS

19Chapter 9

75Chapter 37

20Who is to Pay?

76A Brilliant Epigram

21Chapter 10

77Chapter 38

22The Long Hill

78The Brigands&#x27; Cave

23Chapter 11

79Chapter 39

24Hands and Brains

80The Brigands at Work

25Chapter 12

81Chapter 40

26The Letting of the Room

82Vive la System!

27Chapter 13

83Chapter 41

28Penal Servitude and Death

84The Easter Offering. The Beano Meeting

29Chapter 14

85Chapter 42

30Three Children. The Wages of Intelligence

86June

31Chapter 15

87Chapter 43

32The Undeserving Persons and the Upper and Nether Millstones

88&#x27;MACARONI&#x27;S ROYAL ITALIAN CAFE&#x27;

33Chapter 16

89Chapter 44

34True Freedom

90The Beano

35Chapter 17

91Chapter 45

36The Rev. John Starr

92The Great Oration

37Chapter 18

93Chapter 46

38The Lodger

94The &#x27;Sixty-five&#x27;

39Chapter 19

95Chapter 47

40The Filling of the Tank

96JOSEPH PHILPOT Died September 1st 19-- Aged 56 years.

41Chapter 20

97J.L. Aged 67

42The Forty Thieves. The Battle: Brigands versus Bandits

98Chapter 48

43Chapter 21

99&#x27;Vote for Adam Sweater! The Working-man&#x27;s Friend!&#x27; &#x27;Vote for Sweater and Temperance Reform.&#x27; &#x27;Vote for Sweater--Free Trade and Cheap Food.&#x27; or &#x27;Vote for D&#x27;Encloseland: Tariff Reform and Plenty of Work!&#x27;

44The Reign of Terror. The Great Money Trick

100Chapter 49

45Chapter 22

101The Undesired

46The Phrenologist

102Chapter 50

47Chapter 23

103Sundered

48&#x27;Be not deceived: God is not mocked!&#x27;

104Chapter 51

49Chapter 24

105The Widow&#x27;s Son