There is something in Poetry beyond Prose-reason; there are Mysteries in it not to be explained, but admired.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Poetry contains mysteries that reason cannot explain but can be admired.
- In plain terms
- Poetry has mysteries beyond logic to be admired.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept mystery in art without needing explanation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can art be fully explained?
- Do you prefer mystery in art?
Another view
It undervalues analysis of poetic structure.
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