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The Autobiography of a Super-Tramp
W. H. Davies
Book Overview:
A large part of the book's subject matter describes the way of life of the tramp in the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States in the final decade of the 19th century. George Bernard Shaw had become interested in Davies, a literary unknown at the time, and had agreed to write a preface for the book, largely through the concerted efforts of his wife Charlotte. Shaw was also instrumental in keeping the unusual title of the book, of which Davies himself was unsure, and which later proved to be controversial with some reviewers.
A large part of the book's subject matter describes the way of life of the tramp in the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States in the final decade of the 19th century. George Bernard Shaw had become interested in Davies, a literary unknown at the time, and had agreed to write a preface for the book, largely through the concerted efforts of his wife Charlotte. Shaw was also instrumental in keeping the unusual title of the book, of which Davies himself was unsure, and which later proved to be controversial with some reviewers.
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What I most enjoyed about this autobiography was its measured style suggestive of a mind concerned to weigh up experience carefully and justly. Davies writes in his last two paragraphs: "Perhaps I am deceived as to the worth or worthlessness of certain people, but I have given my experience of them
The book has a preface by George Bernard Shaw, who was impressed by W.H. Davies’ poems – for he is a poet - and also appreciated the book.
It was first published in 1908, and the bulk of its content is devoted to accounts of the author’s “tramping” around both Britain and the U.S.
Sometimes he worke
I enjoyed this book from whose title the rock band Supertramp took its name. Davies (1871-1940) relates his life and experiences up to 1906, when he was age 35. It seemed to me, like all good writing, to have a "you are there" quality to it, as well as being unadorned. Highly recommended.
As a son of Newport myself, I am somewhat partial to Davies, and I was entertained and informed about social conditions in late 19th century America by his firsthand account of tramping around the country. Nevertheless, Davies's Edwardian prose and occasional humor make his experiences seem easier a
This is an autobiographical account of the life of W.H. Davies as a young man at the very end of the nineteenth century, and explains that he was motivated to travel because of the restricted opportunities open to him in his native Welsh town. He had done well at school, left early (as was normal) t
A book which I have read several times over the last 30 years - recommended by a much respected English teacher in my high school. Maybe one of the best 'road' stories, literally. In music we hear about some of this background in Woody Guthrie's songs, but this is raw and real. I'll put it back agai
An early entry in the line of ne'er-d'ye-well starving artist autobiographies that continues with books like You Can't Win (Jack Black) and Junky (William S. Burroughs).
This book is less interesting than those. It tells of an interesting life and interesting events and people, but not particularly e
an interesting book of a flawed genius william davies born in newport wales and his tramping around the USA, canada and then his tragic accident which brings him back to England and trampling the highways of the counties with his wooden leg and his dream to have a book/poems published.. maybe classe