A pastoral elegy is a type of poem that mourns the death of a person or celebrates their life in a peaceful, rural setting. Some synonyms for "pastoral elegy" might include nature elegy, rural elegy, or countryside lament. These terms all highlight the pastoral setting of the poem and the focus on mourning or celebrating the memory of the deceased. Other related terms might include elegiac poetry, elegiac verse, or simply elegy. This genre has a rich history in English literature, with notable examples including John Milton's "Lycidas" and Percy Bysshe Shelley's "Adonais.