Question

What is pre-romantic about Gray's concern for the unknown dead of a country graveyard and finch's loving attention to humble "creatures"

Answer 1

Both poets imply that value and dignity lie in the simple beauties of life, not in ambitious pursuits

Answer 2

Answer:

Both poets imply that value and dignity lie in the simple beauties of life, not in ambitious pursuits

Explanation:

Like we said, both poets imply that value and dignity lie in the simple beauties of life and this is that makes these poems "pre-romantic". It's important to keep in mind that Gray’s Elegy is not be a Romantic poem per se; however, its hybrid genre is the compelling reason for people classifying it as “pre-Romantic”.