"The Autobiography of a Super-Tramp" by W. H. Davies is a story about the author's life as a tramp in the early 1900s. The book tells of his experiences, thoughts, and what he noticed about life, people, and the world around him. It's a special look at being poor and being free, all told with the author's poetic way of seeing things, as he recalls his younger years and the experiences that pushed him to live a life of freedom. Opening with childhood stories and playful memories in his grandfather's pub, the early chapters capture Davies' rebellious attitude. It becomes evident that his journey is as much about soul-searching as it is about traveling, as he attempts to achieve a balance between his love for adventure and society's expectations.
The Autobiography of a Super-Tramp
By W. H. (William Henry) Davies
A poetic wanderer recounts his vagabond life in the early twentieth century and offers remarkable insights on survival, society, and the sweet taste of liberty.
Summary
About the AuthorWilliam Henry Davies was a Welsh poet and writer, who spent much of his life as a tramp or hobo in the United Kingdom and the United States, yet became one of the most popular poets of his time. His themes included observations on life's hardships, the ways the human condition is reflected in nature, his tramping adventures and the characters he met. His work has been classed as Georgian, though it is not typical of that class of work in theme or style.
William Henry Davies was a Welsh poet and writer, who spent much of his life as a tramp or hobo in the United Kingdom and the United States, yet became one of the most popular poets of his time. His themes included observations on life's hardships, the ways the human condition is reflected in nature, his tramping adventures and the characters he met. His work has been classed as Georgian, though it is not typical of that class of work in theme or style.
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