The Sisters' Tragedy

By Thomas Bailey Aldrich

Book Overview

The Sisters' Tragedy is a novel written by Thomas Bailey Aldrich. It tells the story of two sisters, Elinor and Rosamond, who are orphaned at a young age and forced to live with their cruel and abusive uncle. The sisters are very different from each other - Elinor is kind and gentle, while Rosamond is selfish and manipulative. Despite their differences, the sisters are very close and rely on each other for support.As they grow older, Elinor falls in love with a young man named Philip, but Rosamond is also interested in him. Rosamond uses her cunning ways to win Philip's affections, and Elinor is heartbroken. When Rosamond becomes pregnant with Philip's child, Elinor agrees to marry him in order to protect her sister's reputation. However, the marriage is not a happy one, and Elinor becomes increasingly bitter and resentful towards Rosamond.The novel explores themes of jealousy, betrayal, and the destructive power of love. It is a tragic story of two sisters whose love for each other ultimately leads to their downfall. Aldrich's vivid descriptions and powerful characterizations make The Sisters' Tragedy a compelling and emotionally charged read.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162708433
• ISBN13: 9781162708430
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"