The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists (1914)
0.1711Canon Score · ranked #113 all time
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About the book
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. A masterpiece of wit and political passion and one of the most authentic novels of English working class life ever written.
Why it ranks #113
Every list on which The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| BBC 100 Stories That Shaped the World | Major international poll | #62 / 100 |
| BBC Big Read Top 200 (2003) | Editorial list | #72 / 200 |
| Guardian 1000 Novels (2009) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| 1001 Books You Must Read (union) | Critics' canon | Selected |