Robert Roberts (author)

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

Notes

  1. 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.)


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