The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

"The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists" by Robert Tressell is a written during the late 19th century that presents a vivid depiction of working-class life, particularly focusing on those in the building trades in a small English town. The story aims to explore the relationships between the workers and their employers, their social and economic struggles, and their thoughts about poverty and socialism, with a central character, Frank Owen, articulated as a voice for the downtrodden and an advocate for change.