In English literature, an elegy is a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead.
Henry Lawson was born on June 17, 1867, in Grenfell, Australia. He wrote short stories and ballad-like poems, illuminating the lives of rural, working Australians. Lawson is often called Australia's greatest writer..
Henry Parkes, Politician (1815-1896). Henry Parkes is perhaps the most significant figure in ninteenth century Australian politics, and is known as the 'Father of Federation'. Parkes was born on 27 May 1815 in Warwickshire, England.The family was forced off the farm by debt when Parkes was eight years old, and his father took work in Birmingham as a gardener and odd-job man.enry Parkes is perhaps the most significant figure in ninteenth century Australian politics, and is known as the 'Father of Federation'. Parkes was born on 27 May 1815 in Warwickshire, England.