William Henry Davies is a Welsh poet and author who lived from 1871 to 1940. Nature is the subject of much of his poetry, often describing its beauty. While I would not label my poet as an "eco-poet", due to the fact that he lived before concern about the earth's natural habitats made its way into poetry, I would describe his style of writing as earthy and beautiful. His poems are, for the most part, easy to understand. I enjoy his vivid imagery and connection to the seasons and natural beauty of the world. and My partner, Mindy Hartings, chose an eco-poet by the name of Robert Hass. Both Mindy and I enjoy the outdoors and the beauty of nature, and I definitely believe that shows through our selection of poets.
Davies, born in Monmouthshire, Wales, traveled to America looking for work after holding several labor-intensive jobs. After returning to England after loosing his foot in a harsh accident, Davies married and began publishing poetry by the age of 34. Before his death in 1940, Davies had written several poems, two novels, and some autobiographical works. More detailed information and several poems, such as April's Charms, Laughing Rose, and All in June, can be found on http://www.poemhunter.com/william-henry-davies/biography/. Unfortunately, I could not find any of Davies' published works at the Dunbar Library. However, more biographical information can be found in the biography and reference banks of Wright State Libraries (http://ehis.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.libraries.wright.edu:2048/eds/results?sid=61fc7632-ea0d-47fd-9f43fbdcfc9c2df4%40sessionmgr10&vid=3&hid=3&bquery=William+AND+Henry+AND+Davies&bdata=JnR5cGU9MCZzaXRlPWVkcy1saXZl).
Davies, born in Monmouthshire, Wales, traveled to America looking for work after holding several labor-intensive jobs. After returning to England after loosing his foot in a harsh accident, Davies married and began publishing poetry by the age of 34. Before his death in 1940, Davies had written several poems, two novels, and some autobiographical works. More detailed information and several poems, such as April's Charms, Laughing Rose, and All in June, can be found on http://www.poemhunter.com/william-henry-davies/biography/. Unfortunately, I could not find any of Davies' published works at the Dunbar Library. However, more biographical information can be found in the biography and reference banks of Wright State Libraries (http://ehis.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.libraries.wright.edu:2048/eds/results?sid=61fc7632-ea0d-47fd-9f43fbdcfc9c2df4%40sessionmgr10&vid=3&hid=3&bquery=William+AND+Henry+AND+Davies&bdata=JnR5cGU9MCZzaXRlPWVkcy1saXZl).
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