Project Gutenberg 1996-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 118 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.) Reading ease score: 87.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. en American poetry PS Text Category: Poetry 100785 2025-07-01T05:56:56.010522 text/html 100606 100549 2025-01-01T06:12:59.664348 2023-10-01T05:46:14.236341 text/html text/html 136791 2025-07-01T05:57:03.128502 application/epub+zip 135256 2025-07-01T05:56:59.531525 application/epub+zip 105909 2025-07-01T05:56:58.210523 application/epub+zip 357131 2025-07-01T05:57:05.260506 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 333155 2025-07-01T05:57:01.941531 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 287493 2022-09-01T06:35:15.010462 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 73673 2025-07-01T05:56:55.765554 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 73341 2021-01-01T09:43:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 30235 2021-01-01T09:43:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17595 2025-07-01T05:57:05.384481 application/rdf+xml 23963 2025-07-01T05:56:58.728537 image/jpeg 4569 2025-07-01T05:56:58.450535 image/jpeg 133216 2025-07-01T05:56:56.018544 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia