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Who is The Old Woman from Paris Spleen, 1869 and what is their importance? Le_Spleen_de_Paris English & Literature "The Old Woman | Paris Spleen

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The Old Woman is described as decrepit, toothless and hairless. Her one joy is seeing the new child who is brought into her circle. Unfortunately, the old woman's heart is broken when the baby cries...... and she walks away weeping.

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Paris Spleen, 1869