The Irish People

Working Class Literature: The continued relevance of the Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

April 29, 2023 The Irish People Season 2 Episode 1
Working Class Literature: The continued relevance of the Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
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The Irish People
Working Class Literature: The continued relevance of the Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
Apr 29, 2023 Season 2 Episode 1
The Irish People

“Being the story of twelve months in Hell, told by one of the damned, and written down by Robert Tressell”

So read the original title page, drawn by Tressell. 

For this episode we speak to Scarlett and Sophie Rickard, known professionally as the Rickard sisters. They have created several graphic novels one of which is the Ragged Trousered Philanthropists and we are delighted to welcome them to the Irish People podcast. 

https://rickardsisters.com/



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“Being the story of twelve months in Hell, told by one of the damned, and written down by Robert Tressell”

So read the original title page, drawn by Tressell. 

For this episode we speak to Scarlett and Sophie Rickard, known professionally as the Rickard sisters. They have created several graphic novels one of which is the Ragged Trousered Philanthropists and we are delighted to welcome them to the Irish People podcast. 

https://rickardsisters.com/