the autobiography of a super tramp by wh davies

I begin with these quotes because they seem to me to illuminate the sort of man I imagine Davies to have been. “… I have come to the conclusion that if only one quarter of my readers had been buyers instead of borrowers, I would now be worth half a street, perhaps a castle, an island, or a full-masted ship.” ( p.17) He also discusses books which are purchased and books which are borrowed. He sees his book – this ‘autobiography’ – in the latter camp. Here Davies pontificates on which books furnish their authors with an income: those that sell quickly for a short time apparently making more than those which sell steadily for longer. Taking their advice, I began the book at once, and, as the incidents were fresh in my memory, the work was ready for a publisher in a couple of months.” (p.15)Ī Foreword was added to the 1923 edition, equally brief. “This autobiography was written on the advice of a number of friends who claimed that my life of adventure would have an interest for the public, distinct from any merit I might have as a poet. From this, we learn how Davies – first and foremost a poet – came to write his autobiography, at the age of 35. My copy of this book contains brief Author’s Notes to the 1920 edition (which I see were written in Cornwall). Thus, here we are in June and here I am, putting together my notes from March! As usual I’m still catching up with posting my thoughts on them.

The Autobiography of a Super-Tramp was the readalong book for the inaugural Welsh Readathon hosted by Paula at Book Jotter. Read for Dewithon 2019 and for the Classics Club

The autobiography of a super tramp by wh davies