Robert Tressell, The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists (1914)
"When there's no work," Owen went on, taking another dip of paint as he spoke and starting on one of the lower panels of the door, 'when there's no work, you will either starve or get into debt. When - as at present - there is a little work, you will live in a state of semi-starvation. When times are what you call "good", you will work for twelve or fourteen hours a day and - if you're very lucky - occasionally all night. The extra money you then earn will go to pay your debts so that you may be able to get credit again when there's no work.'
Easton put some putty in a crack in the skirting.
"In consequence of living in this manner, you will die at least twenty years sooner than is natural, or, should you have an unusually strong constitution and live after you cease to be able to work, you will be put into a kind of jail and treated like a criminal for the remainder of your life."
Ragged Trousered Philanthropists author Robert Tressell is honoured in Liverpool (GALLERY) - In The Mix Today - News - Liverpool Echo
That one is for you AOC! I'm flattered! [and pleased!]
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Thanks CTP :-) I haven't read the book for years but it's amazing how relevant it is today! Going to the book shop this weekend to buy a copy. Enjoying reading your posts - thanks!
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