W. H. Davies - Beggars: "What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare?"

The life of William Henry Davies is marked by early struggles, including childhood theft and a longing for adventure. After a series of travels across the U.S. and a life-altering train accident that led to the amputation of his leg, he found guidance in poet Edward Thomas, who helped launch his literary career. Notable works include "The Autobiography of a Super-Tramp," which caught the attention of George Bernard Shaw. His marriage to Helen Matilda Payne, chronicled in "Young Emma," faced challenges, yet he remained a prominent literary figure until his death in 1940.