Sri Aurobindo’s “Style and Substance” examines the relationship between poetic style and substance, arguing that the highest form of poetry goes beyond merely expressing thoughts, emotions, or intellect. It highlights that true poetic vision and the highest style of poetry transcend the ordinary use of language and sentiment. Poetic Style and Substance The style of poetry usually matches its content, although not always perfectly. Different types of poetic styles include: Vital Style: Focuses on life's energy and vitality. Emotional Style: Emphasizes feelings and sentiments. Intellectual Style: Highlights thoughts and intellectual ideas. These styles are common in poetry but differ from the language of higher spiritual imagination. True poetic vision requires more than just forceful expression of thought or emotion. Examples of Lesser Poetic Vision Byron's Sentimental Line: "There’s not a joy the world can give like that