Pastoral elegy is
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is a metre of epitaphs and other short poems descriptive of slaves.
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a form of poetry that dwells upon the combined subject of death and sublime country life.
3
a brief hymn or song that expresses lamentation or grief, and is generally composed to be performed at a funeral.
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a speech given as part of a funeral service that is written in tribute and praise of someone who has recently died.