A Defence of Poetry

A Defence of Poetry – is the “calculating faculty” that considers the relations between things. is the creative force that perceives the value and beauty of those relations, acting as the “unifying force” of human thought. Poetry is not limited to verse; it includes any creative endeavor that advances human civilization, such as music, painting, and even certain forms of philosophy. Poets are described as visionaries or “hierophants” who participate in the eternal and infinite. They “lift the veil” from the hidden beauty of the world, making familiar objects appear new and meaningful.