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This book offers a captivating glimpse into the life of a man who chose a path less travelled: the life of a tramp. The author recounts his unconventional childhood, marked by mischief and a fascination with literature, leading to a youthful rebellion against the constraints of conventional life. His journey takes him from the familiar landscape of his hometown to the vast, and sometimes harsh, expanses of America, where he encounters an array of characters, both sympathetic and unscrupulous, during his time as a beggar. This deeply personal narrative transcends the limitations of a mere chronicle of vagrancy, offering instead a poignant exploration of individual freedom and the human condition. The author’s unflinching honesty about his experiences – from his early transgressions to his struggles with addiction – reveals a keen self-awareness that resonates with readers even today. Through the lens of his personal journey, the author sheds light on the enduring themes of poverty, societal expectations, and the search for meaning in a world often indifferent to individual desires. This book offers a compelling and insightful look at the life of a man who defied social norms and found his own unique path to self-discovery.
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W. H. Davies (1871-1940) was a renowned Welsh poet, most famous for his poem Leisure (1911). He published his first book, The Soul's Destroyer and Other Poems in March 1905. He wrote few works of prose; Autobiography of a Super-Tramp (1908) is his most famous. He married in 1923 and his last place of residence was Nailsworth, Gloucestershire. In 1926 he was awarded an honorary degree from the University of Wales. In 1938 a plaque in his honour was unveiled in Newport.
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“Davies and Kerouac are so similar it’s like they have had the same illness. !ey kept searching, longing, moving. . . !ey are mesmerising narrators. . . [Davies’s] story has the tension and suspense of a man whose life and soul is in jeopardy.”
The Times (London)
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