num_pages: 266
description: Written by a lifelong Robert Tressel enthusiast, this investigative biography tells the story of an elusive literary figure and his classic book. The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists was first published in 1953, but very little was known about its author, Robert Tressell, until the first edition of this biography was assembled in 1973. This new edition traces Tressell's life and work, ranging from his upbringing in Ireland to his political organizing and writing. Also included is the history of the publication of his socialist classic Philanthropists .
language: English
title: One of the damned;: The life and times of Robert Tressell, author of The Ragged trousered philanthropists
titlecomplete: One of the damned;: The life and times of Robert Tressell, author of The Ragged trousered philanthropists
ratings_count: 5
publisher: Weidenfeld and Nicolson