Project Gutenberg 1996-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 46 Aldrich, Thomas Bailey 1836 1907 Aldrich, T. B. (Thomas Bailey) The Sisters' Tragedy, with Other Poems, Lyrical and Dramatic Produced by Judith Boss "The Sisters' Tragedy, with Other Poems, Lyrical and Dramatic" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich is a collection of poetic works primarily written in the late 19th century. This book exhibits a blend of lyrical and dramatic poetry, showcasing Aldrich's exploration of themes such as love, loss, and the complexities of human emotion. The titular piece, "The Sisters' Tragedy," encapsulates the intricacies of sisterly love and heartache intertwined with their devotion to a shared object of affection. The central narrative of "The Sisters' Tragedy" unfolds in 1670 and revolves around two sisters, Aglae and Muriel, who mourn the death of a man they both loved. As they grieve together, their concealed emotions emerge, revealing unspoken feelings and familial bonds tortured by jealousy and unrequited love. Aglae, who once masked her love for the man, confesses to Muriel that he loved her instead, leading to a poignant realization that their love for him ultimately binds them in sorrow. The collection also features other poems that reflect on historical themes, personal introspection, and societal commentary, further illustrating Aldrich's eloquence and capability as a poet. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en American poetry PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 100605 100556 2024-09-01T06:05:31.211836 2023-10-01T05:46:14.082357 text/html text/html 100598 100549 2024-09-01T06:05:31.395916 2023-10-01T05:46:14.236341 text/html text/html 107696 2024-09-01T06:05:36.654852 application/epub+zip 106401 2024-09-01T06:05:33.131847 application/epub+zip 106401 2024-09-01T06:05:32.105913 application/epub+zip 311565 2024-09-01T06:05:38.913804 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 287519 2024-09-01T06:05:35.730846 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 287493 2022-09-01T06:35:15.010462 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 73673 73667 2024-09-01T06:05:31.001904 2023-10-01T05:46:13.902409 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 73341 2021-01-01T09:43:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 30235 2021-01-01T09:43:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17341 2024-09-01T06:05:39.171817 application/rdf+xml 23806 2024-09-01T06:05:32.455836 image/jpeg 4546 2024-09-01T06:05:32.280853 image/jpeg 105266 2024-09-01T06:05:31.404912 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia