William H. Davies Books

The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote important literature by providing affordable, high-quality modern editions that remain faithful to the original text.

Exploring life's hardships and the human condition through nature, William Henry Davies draws from his experiences as a tramp in both the UK and the US. His poetry reflects the diverse characters he encountered and the adventures he undertook, showcasing a unique perspective that sets him apart from his contemporaries, often categorized as a Georgian Poet. Despite his unconventional style and themes, he achieved significant popularity, capturing the essence of resilience and observation in his writing.

The life of William Henry Davies is marked by hardship and resilience, beginning with a troubled childhood and early brushes with the law. His adventurous spirit led him to travel extensively, working on cattle ships and pursuing fortune in the Klondike, where he suffered a life-changing accident resulting in the amputation of his leg. Despite challenges, he found literary success with the help of figures like Edward Thomas and George Bernard Shaw. His marriage to Helen Matilda Payne and subsequent struggles are poignantly captured in his later works. Davies' health declined in his later years, culminating in his death in 1940.

'What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare?' (LEISURE BY W.H. DAVIES)§Loneliness and criminality determined William Henry Davies childhood and teenage-years. At the age of 22 he decided to leave Wales for America to chance his luck abroad. But getting there was not as easy as expected. At that point in time, he became a tramp.§In his best-known work THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A SUPER-TRAMP, Davies tells the story of his lifetime. He explains in a very intimate and touching way what it is like to grow up in Great Britain at the end of the 19th century. Furthermore, he describes how he felt during his vagabond life and what made him settle back in the UK. After all, Davies develops into the most popular poet of his time.

Vorwort von Shaw, George Bernard ; Meller, Horst 384 S.