Quote by Frances Cornford

Frances Cornford was a British poet known for her classical scholarship and her contribution to the genre of pastoral poetry. Born on March 30, 1886, she attended Somerville College, Oxford, where she studied classics. Her work often reflected her deep engagement with classical literature and her own experiences of nature and rural life. Cornford's poetry is characterized by its elegance and intellectual depth, and she is considered one of the most significant poets of the early 20th century. more