A Tramp's Notebook by Morley Roberts
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"A Tramp's Notebook" by Morley Roberts is a collection of personal essays written in the early 20th century. The book reflects the author's experiences, thoughts, and observations during his travels in various places, including the United States and Europe, with a particular focus on the hardships faced by individuals living on the fringes of society. The opening section depicts the struggles of a man navigating poverty and despair in San Francisco, setting
the tone for a candid exploration of human resilience and the philosophical implications of personal experiences. The beginning of "A Tramp's Notebook" introduces the reader to the author's reflections on his time spent in San Francisco during the winter of 1885. He grapples with feelings of isolation and despair as he struggles to find work and build a life amidst the harsh realities of the city. The narrative describes his experiences attending a religious service where the dynamics of faith and community poignantly intersect with his own sense of lost purpose. Faced with starvation and the indifference of society, the author contemplates the psychological scars that personal misfortunes can leave, hinting at a deeper philosophical exploration that will unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Roberts, Morley, 1857-1942 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Tramp's Notebook |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Essays |
| Subject | Travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25190 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-25190-5 |
| Release Date | Apr 27, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 994 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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