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. It is both a masterpiece of wit and political passion and 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 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.

All Editions

Paperback, 3rd Edition

ISBN13: 9781840226829

Wordsworth, 2012

Paperback, 10th Edition

ISBN13: 9780141187693

Penguin Books, Limited (Uk), 2004

Paperback, 8th Edition

ISBN13: 9780586090367

HarperCollins Publishers, 1993