Poetry Books

A vagrant de Tocqueville gives an eloquent, dry-eyed report of his tramping adventures in the violent underworld of late 19th century America and BritainAn untutored Welsh tramp who became a popular poet acclaimed by the conservative Georgians and the vanguard Ezra Pound alike, W. H. Davies surprised his contemporaries with the unlikeliest portrait of the artist as a young man ever written.After a delinquent childhood Davies renounced home and apprenticeship and at twenty-two sailed to America—the first of more than a dozen Atlantic crossings, often made by cattle boat. From 1893 to 1899 he was schooled by the hard men of the road, disdaining regular work and subsisting by begging. Crossing Canada to join the “Klondyke” gold rush, Davies fell while hopping a train. His foot was crushed and his leg amputated. “All the wildness had been taken out of me,” Davies wrote, “and my adventures after this were not of my own seeking.”Praised by Osbert Sitwell for his “primitive splendour and directness,” Davies evokes the beauty and frontier violence of turn-of-the-century America in prose that George Bernard Shaw commended to “literary experts for its style alone.” The insurgent wanderlust that found an American voice in Jack London and Jack Kerouac is expressed here in a raucous true adventure story by the man Shaw called “the incorrigible Supertramp who wrote this amazing book.”

Recommendation: This book is recommended for those who enjoy reading autobiographies of people who have lived unconventional lives. The unique and distinctive feature of this book is its narrative style, which is unvarnished and straightforward. It offers insight into the difficult life of a traveling tramp, and provides a glimpse into the harsher side of American life during the Great Depression. Readers who appreciate a raw human experience and a unique perspective on life will appreciate this book.

Juggling With Gerbils is a beautiful collection of poems for poetry lovers who enjoy a wide array of themes. Brian Patten's work is known for its versatility in style and content, and this book is no exception. The poems are well-crafted, and each one is uniquely distinct. Patten's creativity and imagination are evident throughout the book, making it a great choice for those who appreciate poetry that pushes the boundaries of conventional writing.

This book would be perfect for parents looking for bedtime stories that are fun and engaging. Enid Blyton's timeless storytelling style is sure to captivate children's imaginations as they follow the adventures of Boody the Goblin, Pretty Star the Pony, and other lovable characters. The collection of 13 short stories allows for quick and easy reading sessions, perfect for young readers with short attention spans.