I have seen old ships sail like swans asleep.
James Elroy Flecker Quotes
Half to forget the wandering and pain, Half to remember days that have gone by, And dream and dream that I am home again!
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| Birth: | 5th November, 1884 |
| Death: | 3rd January, 1915 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Poet |
About
James Elroy Flecker was born in Lewisham, London, England. He was an English poet, novelist and playwright. As a poet he was most influenced by the Parnassian poets. He educated at Trinity College, Oxford and Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. He wrote several poems include: The Bridge of Fire, Thirty-Six Poems, Forty-Two Poems, The Golden Journey to Samarkand, and The Old Ships. He wrote several novels include: The Last Generation and The King of Alsander. He wrote several plays include: Hassan and Don Juan.
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