Ancient Greece is famous for its great literature, architecture, sculpture and other forms of art. Since ancient times, people have given great preference to lyrics, which are often accompanied by music. Today, not every one of us knows what an ode is, but more than once we have heard a solemn poem performed by popular authors. In ancient literature, such a genre of poetry was revered and seemed the pinnacle of art. For the local population, the ode was a choral song with its inherent arrogance, solemnity. Quite often you could hear her at competitions, for example, in honor of the winner.
Among the Romans, Horace was the most famous writer. He skillfully expressed all feelings and emotions, and also used elements of Aeolian poetry in his works. The writer created a whole collection of od, which at that time were called "songs". Horace skillfully adapted all his works to the Latin language and used the Alkeev stanza. That is why the ode, songs had almost the same meaning for people. Later, in the Baroque era, they began to be called "lyrical works", which were created in a high style using antique paragraphs.
Product in Russia
The verse (ode) was considered the most amazing creation. At the time of the birth of Russian literature, many writers tried to bring it to life. These include M.V. Lomonosov, A.S. Pushkin, N. Nekrasov and many others. These were mainly poems dedicated to the queen, lovers, life. To the question of what an ode is, there is a very simple answer: a work of art, a genre of lyrics, a solemn poem that is dedicated to someone or an event. The presentation style is very melodic, enthusiastic, admired.
History of Ode
It is believed that an unusual literary genre appeared back in 500 BC. For the first time such a work was written by the poet of Ancient Greece Pindar. Then he had no idea what the ode was, and simply chanted kings, aristocrats, gods. Only with the advent of European classicism, the true meaning of the poem was revealed. The founder of the lyric genre is rightfully considered F. Malebr. During the years of his life, he glorified power in France. His work was continued by the famous poet J.J. Russo. In Russia, what ode is, was first announced by V.A. Trediakovsky.
Types of Poem
Very often poems had a solemn genre, but moralizing, spiritual and love songs also exist. Each of them is aimed at achieving a certain result, that is, the reader or listener should experience some emotions. Thus, the poet, as it were, directs a person to the true path or tries to convey his feelings to him. At one time, odes to their lovers were considered the most popular. Of course, such verses were intended only for one listener (reader) - the chosen one, the lady of the heart. They were written with such feelings, with love, that it was supposed that they could melt ice in a person’s soul or make him forgive all offenses. Nowadays, odes can be found very rarely, but they are also significant. Of course, poems created before our era are unusual and unique, but the new literature is also full of surprises.