Quote by Lafcadio Hearn

There is one type of ideal woman very seldom described in poetry - the old maid, the woman whom sorrow or misfortune prevents from fulfilling her natural destiny.

There is one type of ideal woman very seldom described in po

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This quote suggests that society often romanticizes and idealizes certain types of women in poetry, such as young, beautiful, and happily married ones. However, it highlights the lack of representation for a different kind of woman - the old maid who has been single and has faced difficulties or unfortunate circumstances that have prevented her from fulfilling society's expectations. It brings attention to the fact that there are many different paths and experiences in life, and that these hidden stories and invisible struggles also deserve acknowledgement and appreciation.

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