An envoy is a visiting representative who maintains relations between two nations, often working towards common goals. They are usually well-educated and fluent in at least one other language. The highest-ranking envoy is the ambassador, who works with lower-ranking envoys in a diplomatic mission. Prospective envoys should behave irreproachably, study multiple languages and politics, and […]

An envoi is a short stanza at the end of a poem, used to provide a conclusion. It has evolved over time and is less common in free verse poetry. Envois often address a specific listener, such as someone of high rank, and have a typical format of rhymes or couplets with a standard meter. […]