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Learn the difference between elegy and eulogy, two words that may be used to express sorrow or praise for the deceased. Find synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles for elegy.
Elegy is a form of poetry natural to the reflective mind. It may treat of any subject, but it must treat of no subject for itself; but always and exclusively with reference to the poet. As he will feel regret for the past or desire for the future, so sorrow and love became the principal themes of the elegy.
An elegy is a sad poem or song, especially remembering someone who has died or something in the past. Learn more about the meaning, usage and history of elegy, and see examples from literature and music.
Learn what an elegy is, how it evolved from ancient to modern poetry, and how to recognize its features and functions. Explore examples of elegies by Catullus, Ovid, Gray, Milton, and others.
An elegy is a poetic form that expresses grief or reflects on human mortality. Learn about the different types, conventions and examples of elegies in classical and modern literature.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
An elegy is a poem that reflects on death or loss and expresses mourning, sorrow, or lamentation. Learn about the origin, structure, and common themes of elegy, and see examples from famous poets such as Whitman, Gray, and Shelley.
An elegy is a sad poem or song, especially remembering someone who has died or something in the past. Learn more about the meaning, usage and history of elegy with examples and synonyms from Cambridge Dictionary.
