The night has a thousand eyes, And the day but one; Yet the light of the bright world dies, With the dying sun.
Francis William Bourdillon Quotes
The mind has a thousand eyes, And the heart but one; Yet the light of a whole life dies, When love is done.
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| Birth: | 22nd March, 1852 |
| Death: | 13th January, 1921 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Poet, Translator |
About
Francis William Bourdillon was born in Runcorn, England. He was a British poet and translator. He was educated at Worcester College, Oxford. He is known mostly for his poetry, and in particular for the single short poem "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes". He wrote several books include: Among the Flowers, Lesser Lights, and Alone with God. He translated Aucassin et Nicolette as Aucassin and Nicolet. In 1896 he published Nephelé, a romantic novel.
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