Michael Rosen is professor of children's literature at Goldsmiths, University of London. The author of more than 140 children's books, he is also known for his work as a broadcaster, political columnist, and scriptwriter, and was Children's Laureate from 2007 to 2009. His many books for adults include So They Call You Pisher!, Alphabetical, and The Disappearance of mile Zola. He lives in London.
"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."---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
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