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The ragged trousered philanthropists
Book • 1914
The novel, set in the fictional town of Mugsborough (based on Hastings), follows the lives of house painters and decorators struggling with poverty and exploitation.
It is a scathing critique of capitalism and highlights the ignorance and apathy of the working class towards their own exploitation.
The book advocates for a socialist society where work is performed to satisfy the needs of all, rather than to generate profit for a few.
Key chapters, such as 'The Great Money Trick,' illustrate Marxist theories of surplus value through practical examples.
It is a scathing critique of capitalism and highlights the ignorance and apathy of the working class towards their own exploitation.
The book advocates for a socialist society where work is performed to satisfy the needs of all, rather than to generate profit for a few.
Key chapters, such as 'The Great Money Trick,' illustrate Marxist theories of surplus value through practical examples.
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Mentioned by George Galloway when discussing the social and political climate of Hastings in 1904 and the rise of xenophobia.
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