The Ragged Trousered Philanthropist

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VoldemortsNipple · 03/02/2011 23:39

Robert Tressell, the author of The Ragged Trousered Philthopist died one hundred years ago today and his story is still as relevant today.

If you have never read it, please do

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MrsNonSmoker · 03/02/2011 23:48

That's one of my favourite books. I didn't know that. Is it 3rd Feb or 4th Feb?

auntyfash · 03/02/2011 23:48

One of my favourite books too!

MrsNonSmoker · 03/02/2011 23:49

(PS - I often give it as a gift because otherwise people might not follow up the recommendation. Classic)

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VoldemortsNipple · 03/02/2011 23:56

Its the 3rd.

Ive just returned from a lovely night celebrating his life and work.

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Madondogs · 15/03/2011 16:39

Fantastic book, first gift my husband gave me, we had not known each other long then. I have given it to many people as a gift since

haggis01 · 21/03/2011 16:55

If you like it then read George Gissing's Nether World or Workers in the Dawn - written earlier but just as poignant and insightful.

deaconblue · 22/03/2011 12:55

I read Nether World and Ragged trousered philanthropist at university - loved them both and both still remain on my bookcase despite a massive cull when dh and I moved in togehter

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