""Songs of Life and Death"" is a collection of poems written by John Payne and published in 1872. The book contains a total of 52 poems, each exploring themes of life, death, love, and nature. Payne's writing style is characterized by its lyrical quality and emotional depth, with many of the poems expressing a sense of melancholy and longing. The book is divided into two sections, with the first half focusing on themes of life and the second half...