Robert Roberts (author)
Encyclopedia
Robert Roberts was born in the slums of Salford in 1905. For many years, his parents ran the 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.
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