Ode

Description

An ode is a form of lyrical poetry characterized by its elaborate structure and exalted tone, often addressing and praising a person, event, or thing.

History

The ode has its origins in ancient Greece, where it was performed with musical accompaniment. It evolved through the Roman era and became popular in the English literary tradition during the 17th and 18th centuries, with poets like John Keats and Percy Bysshe Shelley further developing the form.