description: Originally published in 1914, The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists is a timeless story of socialism, political awakenings and class struggle, told with a volatile mix of heartfelt rage and sly humour. The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists tells the story of a group of working men who are joined one day by Owen, a journeyman-prophet with a vision of a just society. Owen's spirited attacks on the greed and dishonesty of the capitalist system rouse his fellow men from their political quietism. A masterpiece of wit and political passion, this is one of the most authentic novels of English working class life ever written. This enduring favourite is now reinvigorated by a smart new jacket and exclusive extra material as part of Harper Perennial's Modern Classics line of reissues. Now its timeless message of justice, equality and reason will be introduced to a whole new generation of discerning readers.
language: English
title: The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
titlecomplete: The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
genres: Fiction, Historical, Politics, Philosophy, British Literature, Literature, Classics, Novels, Historical Fiction, 20th Century
ratings_count: 9374
publisher: Csa Word Ltd