Here, Poe laments the advent of science, claiming that science "alterest all things with thy peering eyes." (line 2, pg.241). He uses literary and fantasy references, such as Diana, the Roman goddess of the moon, animals, and hunting, Hamadryad, a wood nymph (and a large venomous snake), and elves to contrast.....
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