Pons de Capduelh

thumb| Pons de Capduelh (fl. 1160–1220 or 1190–1237) was a troubadour from the Auvergne, probably from Chapteuil. His songs were known for their great gaiety. He was a popular poet and 27 of his songs are preserved, some in as many as 15 manuscripts. Four of his cansos survive with musical notation. Quotes De totz caitius sui ieu aisselh que plusAi gran dolor, e suefre greu turmen,Per qu' ieu volgra murir, e fora m genQui m' aucizes, pois tan sui esperdutz;Que viures m'es marrimens et esglais,Pus morta es ma dona N'Azalais. Of all whom grief in bonds of slaveryMost straitly holds, the veriest wretch am I:Death is my heart's desire; he that should bringThat death to me would bring a welcome thing.O'er life's sad remnant grief alone is spread,Nought, nought but grief, since Azalais is dead: On the Death of Azalais'', st. 1, ll. 1–6, translated by Edgar Taylor, Lays of the Minnesingers and Troubadours (1825), p. 219 External links Category:Poets from France