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October 09, 2005
Poe All Around
The Poe poems were a refreshing change of pace! I like all of the poems, but especially "Epigram for Wall Street".
"Take a bank note and fold it up, and then you'll find your money in creases!"
Ha! I thought this was so funny, we see Poe being a comedian now. It sounds like he's making fun of money and it doesn't matter how much you have because its just paper! The Poe selections I think express different sides of Poe. I thought all of Poe's work was dark and depressing, but, for example, "Fairyland", sounds like he is a softie in love!
I also wanted to comment on "Science!"
"Why prey'st thou thus upon the poet's heart, Vulture! whose wings are dull realities."
This poem sounds like Poe is mad at science, or rather industry on the rise. When I think of a poet back then, I think of a peaceful man sitting outside and looking at the wilderness and writing their emotions. Maybe Poe was looking at smoke stacks being built and he was upset the "science" people were out to get him. I don't think science and poetry go well together. Let me know your thoughts!
Posted by AshleyHoltzer at October 9, 2005 04:01 PM