Publisher's Synopsis
""A Handy Guide For Beggars: Especially Those Of The Poetic Fraternity"" is a satirical book written by American poet Vachel Lindsay. Published in 1916, the book is a humorous and ironic guidebook for aspiring poets who are struggling to make a living. The author presents himself as a veteran beggar and offers practical advice to other beggars, including how to dress, what to say, and where to go to maximize their chances of getting money. The book is filled with witty anecdotes and observations about the art of begging, as well as Lindsay's own experiences as a traveling poet. Despite its humorous tone, the book also contains serious commentary on the struggles of artists and the social and economic conditions of the time. Overall, ""A Handy Guide For Beggars"" is a unique and entertaining work that offers a glimpse into the world of early 20th-century poets and their struggles to make a living.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
