Question: What does the expression "poetic largess" mean? I know the word largess is a generous bestowal of a gift. It carries a kind of negative connotation with it though. I assume it means some kind of poetic language that is meant to edify a person but is actually condescending. Is that correct?.

Answer: Yes, thats correct.\nA "let them eat cake" moment.  Usually giving council or advice to an inferior rather pompously (knowingly or not).\nProspero in Hamlet is a good example--grandly lecturing everyone under the sun.
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