Friday, March 18, 2011

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists - Robert Noonan (Tressell)

Published in 1914, three years after its author's death from TB. Grim tale about capitalism and the lives of a group of painters and decorators working on the restoration of a house. They are the 'philanthropists' - giving selflessy of the products of their labour for the benefit of the 'Idlers' who exploit them, and cream off the wealth.

March 18th - I am still ploughing slowly through this, with its discussion of capitalism and socialism...

April 6th ...must get back to this...

May 18th ...still not finished this...

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