A Defence of Wandering and Why I am not a Follower of the Objectivist School of Criticism

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The book explores the concept of "wandering" as a metaphor for poetry, drawing on Shelley's era where poetry faced challenges from a preference for clear prose. It highlights the ongoing need to defend poetry against contemporary critics who dismiss its significance. The text emphasizes the enduring presence of terms like "wanderer" in German and English poetry, suggesting that despite modern skepticism, the essence of wandering remains integral to poetic expression and its connection to the world.