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Book SynopsisIn the late 19th and early 20th centuries, unique tales inspired by traditional literary forms appeared frequently in socialist-leaning British periodicals. Acclaimed critic and author Rosen collects more than 40 of the best and most enduring examples of these stories in one beautiful volume.
Trade Review"As plain-language, kid-friendly introductions to socialist politics, [the
Workers’ Tales stories] are at once intriguing historical artifacts and, in a few cases, striking allegories that remain pertinent now, even on the other side of the Atlantic."
---J.C. Pan, The Atlantic"A thought-provoking anthology
. . . . These tales . . . are fascinating to read, both to see how they fit into the fairy tale genre and to see which messages still ring true today."
---Catherine Ramsdell, PopMatters"[
Workers’ Tales] entries remain powerful in their ethical simplicity—conveying with force the moral urgency of the socialist critique and its continued relevance to the problem of societies that remain systemically unequal."
---Luke Savage, Jacobin"[An] important collection."
---Jon Klaemint Hofgaard, Peace News"Throughout, the tales in this collection exemplify themes and ideas related to work and the class system. . . . [A] beautiful volume." * Arab News *
"[A] timely yet time-honored evocation of the enduring issues of inequality, injustice, and exploitation."
---Simon Poole, Journal of Folklore Research"[T]his book will make you think, and it will make you want to share it with your friends so you can discuss it."
---Tahlia Merrill Kirk, Once Upon a Blog"
[An] excellent and charming anthology. . . . This is a fascinating introduction to a relatively unexplored area, and all
the more welcome for it.
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---Paul Cowdell, Folklore"These tales provide considerable insight into the life course, relationships, job experiences, and housing conditions of many people in the late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century British working class."
---Stephen H. Norwood, European Legacy
