Introduction: “An Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard’ was published in 1751. It brought Gray into lime light and his genius was recognized. Its success was instantaneous and overwhelming. A dignified elegy in classical diction celebrating the graves of humble and unknown villagers was, in itself, such a novelty that all paid attention to it. … Read more
Introduction: “An Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard” develops in the background of the Churchyard at Stoke Poges. Sitting there, the poet accounts for the rural activities at evening. The evening bell has warned people to cover their fires, put out their lights, and go to bed. The crying group of animals is going on … Read more
Critical Analysis of the Poem: Introduction: “An Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard” was published in 1751. It brought Gray into lime light and his genius was recognized. Its success was instantaneous and overwhelming. A dignified elegy in classical diction celebrating the graves of humble and unknown villagers was, in itself, such a novelty that … Read more