W. H. Davies was born on 1871-07-03.
W. H. Davies died on 1940-09-26.
W H Davies suffered all his life from a condition which these days we would recognise as clinical depression. In The Dark Hour he explains that even though he ought to be happy, he is nonetheless sad - and does not know why. Many of W H Davies' poems are similarly depressive - even his most famous piece 'Leisure' has a dark undertow to it.
A leisurely life led in a time-conscious society will cause friction and disappointment and will tempt the person to leave so many things unenjoyed behind, the personal experience and frustration of which made W.H.Davies write the poem Leisure, so that at least his mind can wallow in such delights of leisure.
The tone of the poem "Leisure" by W. H. Davies is contemplative and reflective. The speaker urges readers to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the world around them without being consumed by the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The tone conveys a sense of peace and serenity.
H. W. Davies has written: 'An English grammar for...junior classes' -- subject(s): Grammar, English language 'An English grammar for the use of junior classes' -- subject(s): Grammar, English language
William W. Davies died in 1906.
William W. Davies was born in 1833.
Samuel W. Davies died in 1843.
W. J. A. Davies died on 1967-04-26.
W. J. A. Davies was born on 1890-06-21.
W. R. Davies died on 1959-12-10.