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One poem in this collection notes that “the form of a city changes more quickly, alas, than the human heart” before observing the title figure escape a cage. Another poem in this collection asserts (10[1])“folly, error, (10[1])sin, avarice, occupy our minds and labor our bodies.” Baron Haussmann’s renovations inspired a section of city scenes in this collection, such as a poem opening “Andromache, I think of you!” This collection includes a poem which likens Ennui (“awn-WEE”) to a “refined (10[1])monster” before (10[1])decrying a “hypocritish reader, (10[1])my fellow, my brother.” This Symbolist poetry collection contains sections such as “Revolt” and “Spleen and Ideal.” (10[1])For 10 points, name this poetry (10[1])collection by Charles Baudelaire. (10[1])■END■ (10[1])

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