Born in 1930 in Villa Sarmiento, Argentina, to English-Irish railway worker. Published first poem at age 15 in El Hogar magazine. Graduated from art school in 1948, published first book Otoño Imperdonable
Ode is a lyrical poetry form derived from Greek "aeidein" meaning to chant. Expresses noble sentiments in serious and sometimes satirical tone. Usually has uniform metrical feet but poets often deviate from strict rules
Born around 620 BCE on Lesbos island to aristocratic family. Known as "the Poetess" and honored by Plato as "the tenth Muse". Ridiculed by New Comedy writers and Christian moralists. Works often distorted to serve moral or psychological ends