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Lifetime: 1836 - 1907 Passed: ≈ 117 years ago

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Thomas Bailey Aldrich

Books by Thomas Bailey Aldrich

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Stillwater Tragedy

Crime Fiction Drama Novel Tragedy
Family Murder Society Suspense social commentary Labor Industrialization Intrigue Tranquility New England Small Town Strike

The Stillwater Tragedy is a story set in a peaceful New England town that is disrupted by a murder and a subsequent labor strike. The novel delves into the complexities of social and economic upheaval, exploring themes of class conflict, the conseque...

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Story of a Bad Boy

Fiction Novel
Bildungsroman Education Childhood American Literature Humor Growing up Semi-autobiographical American Realism

The Story of a Bad Boy is a semi-autobiographical novel by Thomas Bailey Aldrich, first published in 1870. It tells the story of Tom Bailey, a mischievous and high-spirited boy growing up in the mid-19th century. The novel is set in the town of River...

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Nocturne

Poetry Romance Fiction
Love Beauty Romanticism Reflection Loss Music Memory Poetry Verse Night Dreams Melancholy

'Nocturne' is a poem by Thomas Bailey Aldrich that captures the essence of a solitary night. The speaker reflects on the passing of time, the beauty of the natural world, and the bittersweet pangs of lost love. The poem is infused with a sense of me...

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In the Old Church Tower

Poetry Fiction Drama
History Time Reflection Church Nostalgia Memory Poetry Past Verse Tower Small Town Landmark

In "In the Old Church Tower," Thomas Bailey Aldrich takes the reader on a nostalgic journey through a small town's history, using the symbolic presence of an aging church tower. The poem reflects on the passage of time, the permanence of certain stru...

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Sisters' Tragedy, with Other Poems, Lyrical and Dramatic

Poetry Drama Tragedy
Drama Love Tragedy Loss Relationships Humanity Poetry Dialogue Lyrical Emotions Dramatic Sisterhood

'Sisters' Tragedy, with Other Poems, Lyrical and Dramatic' is a collection of poetry by Thomas Bailey Aldrich, showcasing his diverse talent in crafting lyrical and dramatic verses. The collection features a range of themes, exploring the complexitie...

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Letter

Poetry Romance Fiction
Love Death Reflection Loss Memory Poetry Heartbreak Grief Letter Relationship Sentimentality Emotions

The Letter by Thomas Bailey Aldrich is a poignant poem that explores the complexities of love and loss through the lens of a single letter. The speaker reflects on a past relationship and the enduring power of memories, grappling with the bittersweet...