The Book of English Elegies is a collection of elegies written by W. F. March Phillipps. Elegies are poems that are written to honor and mourn the dead. This book contains a variety of elegies that cover a range of subjects, from the death of loved ones to the passing of famous figures in history. Phillipps' elegies are written in a traditional English style, with a focus on meter and rhyme. The language used is often poetic and emotive, expressing...