B. Society values freedom
Classical poetry is poetry rooted in Classicism, which emphasizes simplicity and clarity while limiting the display of emotion. It emphasizes a "less is more" mentality that values things that are aesthetically beautiful and possess the appearance of perfection.
Since we are discussing sensory details, we are using all of our senses as Poe gives a word picture. Of course the only thing he doesn't do is taste it but he does everything else. He sees it, he hears it hissing, he feels the vibration, he smells its acrid breath.
Which village are you referring to?