Author: Edgar Allan Poe
Subjects: science, mythology, folklore
ISBN: 1593080646 (B&N Classics collection)
Copyright Year: 1829 (poem), B&N Classics collection (2004)
Other Comments: "Sonnet - To Science" is a poem that accuses science of robbing the world of mythology, folklore, and art. When I was reading it, I had no idea it was a sonnet - even when I read the title - but sure enough it was. This is a good sign, that the rhyming is so subtle and natural, I didn't notice the structure. Overall, it is an enjoyable poem that questions the stance of pure logic over artistic expression, myth, and folklore.
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