What does Percy Shelley mean when he refers to poets as being the “unacknowledged legislators of the world” ?

A. He is suggesting that artists serve to develop culture.
B. He is suggesting that all artists are from high social classes.
C. He is suggesting that artists are repressed throughout society.
D. He is suggesting that the making of laws is itself an art.

Correct Answer: He is suggesting that artists serve to develop culture. ✔

Last Updated: August 21, 2020