Call not them poets, who, like me, compose in verse, so very near allied to prose

Item Information

Title:
Call not them poets, who, like me, compose in verse, so very near allied to prose
Description:
A 317-line poem in verse by Edward Hitchcock on the subject of the study and humility of science. The poem also deals with the concept of the relationship between religion and science. Hitchcock wrote two other versions of this poem, titled "The humility of true science" and "Humility of science."
Creator:
Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Date:
[ca. March 29, 1843]
Format:
Manuscripts
Genre:
Poems
Location:
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Box 22 Folder 31 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
Subjects:
Hitchcock, Edward--1793-1864--Archives
Religion and science--Poetry
Extent:
1 item (10 pages)
Link to Item:
http://acdc.amherst.edu/view/asc:83006
Terms of Use:
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Language:
English
Notes:
Title from head of poem.
Notes (date):
The item is undated. The date provided is estimated from the date Hitchcock presented a longer version of this poem at Amherst College.