There is in them just a little of the light that never was on land or sea, and in such light the objects described often have nebulous outlines; but it is not always necessary in order to enjoy a poem that one should be able to translate it into terms of mathematical accuracy.
He discusses the ethereal quality of certain poems, suggesting that enjoyment does not always require precise understanding.
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