elegiac poetry

Elegiac poetry is a form of verse that reflects on themes of loss, mourning, and reflection. Originating from ancient Greece with the mourning poem called an elegy, it often expresses feelings of sadness over a person, a situation, or the passage of time. The style typically features a mournful tone and may honor someone’s memory or explore personal grief. While traditionally associated with lamentation, elegiac poetry can also contemplate broader themes like mortality, change, and the transient nature of life, providing a poetic space for both sorrow and reflection.