The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
/ðə ˌræɡɪd ˌtraʊzəd fɪˈlænθrəpɪsts/
/ðə ˌræɡɪd ˌtraʊzərd fɪˈlænθrəpɪsts/
- a novel by Robert Tressall (c. 1870-1911) about the harsh lives of working people in the early 20th century. It was published after his death, in 1918, and is still highly regarded for its comments on industrial relations.
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The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists