The Sisters' Tragedy is a novel written by American author Thomas Bailey Aldrich. It tells the story of two sisters, Elinor and Rosamond Vivian, who are in love with the same man, Arthur Dimmesdale. Elinor is engaged to Arthur, but he is secretly in love with Rosamond. When Elinor discovers the truth, she breaks off the engagement and leaves town. Rosamond and Arthur eventually get married, but their happiness is short-lived as Arthur's guilt over his affair with Elinor drives him to confess his sins publicly and ultimately ...
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The Sisters' Tragedy is a novel written by American author Thomas Bailey Aldrich. It tells the story of two sisters, Elinor and Rosamond Vivian, who are in love with the same man, Arthur Dimmesdale. Elinor is engaged to Arthur, but he is secretly in love with Rosamond. When Elinor discovers the truth, she breaks off the engagement and leaves town. Rosamond and Arthur eventually get married, but their happiness is short-lived as Arthur's guilt over his affair with Elinor drives him to confess his sins publicly and ultimately leads to his death. The novel explores themes of love, jealousy, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a tragic tale of the destructive power of passion and the devastating effects it can have on individuals and relationships. Aldrich's writing is poetic and evocative, drawing readers into the emotional turmoil of the characters and leaving a lasting impression.When first the crocus thrusts its point of gold Up through the still snow-drifted garden mould, And folded green things in dim woods unclose Their crinkled spears, a sudden tremor goes Into my veins and makes me kith and kin To every wild-born thing that thrills and blows.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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