A Handy Guide for Beggars: Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity: Being Sundry Explorations, Made While Afoot and Penniless in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. These Adventures Convey and Illustrate the Rules of Beggary for Poets and Some Others.

Author: Lindsay, Vachel

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In 'A Handy Guide for Beggars: Especially Those of the Poetic Fraternity', Vachel Lindsay takes readers on a captivating journey through various states in the United States, including Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. As a penniless poet, Lindsay explores the art of begging and shares his adventures and encounters along the way. Through his vivid descriptions and poetic storytelling, he provides valuable insights into the rules of beggary for poets and others alike, offering a unique perspective on the world of the destitute.

Genres: Poetry, Travelogue, Memoir

Themes: Poverty, Artistic Expression, Human Connection

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