Robert Roberts (writer)
 | This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. (August 2013) |
Robert Roberts (1905–1974) was an English teacher and writer.[1]
Life
Roberts was born in the slums of Salford. For many years, his parents ran a corner shop, selling everyday necessities to the often very poor customers. His books The Classic Slum and A Ragged Schooling reflect his experiences there. The books have been hailed as classics of working class autobiography.
Bibliography
- The Classic Slum (1971) ISBN 0-14-013624-X
- A Ragged Schooling (1976) ISBN 0-7190-0652-X
- Imprisoned Tongues (1968 ISBN 0-7190-0351-2
Sources
- The Classic Slum, review by Julie Lorenzen
- The Classic Slum, analysis and summary by Nicole Smith
- A Ragged Schooling at google books.
- The Classic Slum, article on the World History Blog
Notes
- ^ Davies, Andrew. "Roberts, Robert". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/61606. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
| Academics | |
| People | |
| Other | |
 | This article about an English non-fiction writer is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |