Poetry turns all things to loveliness; it exalts the beauty of that which is most beautiful, and it adds beauty to that which is most deformed; it marries exultation and horror, grief and pleasure, eternity and change . . . –“A Defence of Poetry,”
Percy Bysshe Shelley

What is the central idea in this part of the essay?

Poetry is interesting to all people.
Poetry should not discuss scary topics.
Poetry can elevate any topic.
Poetry is more important than visual art.