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The ragged trousered philanthropists

Tressell, Robert 1870-1911 (Author). Timson, David. (Narrator). hoopla digital. (Added Author). Read by David Timson. (Cast).

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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  • ISBN: 1843793962 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book)
  • ISBN: 9781843793960 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book)
  • Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 audio file (8hr., 43 min.)) : digital.
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    electronic resource
    electronic
  • Edition: Abridged.
  • Publisher: [United States] : Naxos, 2010.
  • Distributor: Made available through hoopla

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Restrictions on Access Note:
Digital content provided by hoopla.
Participant or Performer Note: Read by David Timson.
System Details Note:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subject: Socialists -- Fiction
Capitalism -- Fiction
Working class -- Fiction
Social classes -- Fiction
Labor movement -- Fiction
Social conflict -- Fiction
Working class families -- Fiction
England -- Fiction

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