Francis William Bourdillon

Francis William Bourdillon
Francis William Bourdillon (1852–1921) was an English poet, translator, and scholar, best known for his lyric poetry, especially the much-anthologized short poem "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes." Educated at Worcester College, Oxford, he worked as a private tutor and librarian while pursuing literary endeavors. Bourdillon's works include collections like "Among the Flowers, and Other Poems" and translations of medieval French texts, demonstrating his interest in both contemporary and historical literature. Although his poetry has largely faded from modern popularity, his concise, emotive style has secured a lasting place in English literature.

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Aucassin and Nicolette translated from the Old French

Aucassin and Nicolette translated from the Old French

by: Francis William Bourdillon
INTRODUCTION The story of Love, that simple theme with variations ad libitum, ad infinitum, is never old, never stale, never out-of-date.  And as we sometimes seek rest from the brilliant audacities and complex passions of Wagner or Tschaikowsky in the tender simplicity of some ancient English air, so we occasionally turn with relief from the wit and insight and subtlety of our modern novelists to the... more...