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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 “folly, error, sin, avarice, occupy our minds and labor our bodies.” Baron Haussmann’s renovations inspired a section of city scenes in this collection, (-5[1])such as a poem opening “Andromache, I think of you!” This collection includes a poem which likens Ennui (“awn-WEE”) to a “refined monster” before decrying a “hypocritish reader, my fellow, (10[1])my brother.” This Symbolist poetry collection contains sections such as “Revolt” and “Spleen and Ideal.” For 10 points, name this poetry collection by Charles Baudelaire. ■END■ (10[2]0[2])

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