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The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
by Robert Tressell
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Yes — read The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C1. Start with a free sample.
- CEFR level
- C1
- Length
- 56 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
In a small English town, a group of building workers navigate the harsh realities of poverty, unemployment, and class struggle, revealing the unseen hardships of working-class life and the promise of socialism as a remedy. Their daily labor unfolds amid camaraderie, conflict, and hope.
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