John Payne - The Poetry of John Payne - Volume III: The Building of the Dream

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The life of John Payne, born in 1842, showcases his transition from a legal career to becoming an esteemed translator of classic literary works, including Boccaccio's Decameron and The Arabian Nights. He held poets like Omar Khayyam and François Villon in high regard, comparing their impact to that of Dante and Shakespeare. In addition to his translations, he contributed to limited edition publishing and founded the Villon Society, focusing on the works of the notorious medieval poet. Payne passed away in 1916 in South Kensington, London.