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Francis William Bain (1863–1940) was an English writer, renowned for his role as a translator of Indian classical literature. Bain held a unique literary style, capturing the essence of Indian philosophy and the lush tapestry of its mythologies with a blend of fantasy and romantic fiction. Despite claims of translating directly from ancient Sanskrit texts, his works were later revealed to be largely original, albeit heavily influenced by Indian lore and Western prose of the fantasy genre. Bain's career as an author was marked by his most acclaimed work, 'Bubbles of the Foam' (1912), a tale that intertwines the fables of a mystical India with the threads of romance and tragedy. This book, part of his 'A Digit of the Moon' series, allowed Western audiences to savor the exotic flavors of Eastern narratives through Bain's imaginative lens. Throughout, he maintained a penchant for florid language and metaphysical exploration, and although his authenticity as a translator was questioned, his contributions to the cross-cultural literary landscape remain a topic of discussion. Bain's textual tapestry, weaving romanticized visions of the East for the West, typifies his complex legacy in the annals of early 20th-century literature.