What is meant by calling poets the “unacknowledged legislators of the world”?

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The majority of Romantic poets were involved in politicsPoets do not influence the world in any meaningful wayPoets play a significant role in shaping and advancing societyRomantic poetry is rarely read by the public

Explanation

The phrase implies that poets, though not formally recognized as lawmakers, contribute profoundly to the progress and development of society through their creative influence.