The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

Robert Tressell

624 pages first pub 1914 (editions)

fiction classics politics challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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About this Wordsworth Classic: The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists is a classic representation of the impoverished and politically powerless underclass of British society in Edwardian England, ruthlessly exploited by the institutionalized corrupt...

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Community Reviews Summary of 150 reviews

Moods

reflective 92%
challenging 71%
sad 71%
informative 50%
inspiring 50%
emotional 42%
dark 35%
funny 35%
hopeful 21%
tense 7%

Pace

slow 78%
medium 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 45% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

3.94

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