But all art is sensual and poetry particularly so. It is directly, that is, of the senses, and since the senses do not exist without an object for their employment all art is necessarily objective. It doesn't declaim or explain, it presents.

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This quote highlights the sensual and objective nature of art, particularly poetry. It suggests that art, including poetry, is rooted in the senses and is directly experienced through them. As the senses require an object to engage with, art is inherently objective in its nature. Unlike declamation or explanation, art, in this case poetry, does not convey messages explicitly, but rather presents its meaning and allows the audience to interpret and engage with it in their own unique ways.

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