The Autobiography of a Super-Tramp

"The Autobiography of a Super-Tramp" is a memoir written by the Welsh poet and writer W. H. Davies in 1908. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a tramp during the late 19th century in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. It covers the author's personal experiences and encounters as he navigates the unconventional lifestyle of a wanderer. The book gained attention when renowned playwright George Bernard Shaw agreed to write a preface for it, despite Davies being relatively unknown at the time. Shaw's involvement also influenced the book's controversial title, which some reviewers found unconventional. Prior to this autobiography, Davies had published two other works, "The Soul's Destroyer" in 1905 and "New Poems" in 1907. The 1920 edition of the autobiography includes five selected poems from "The Soul's Destroyer." Impressively, Davies completed the book in just six weeks, a remarkable accomplishment for a debut