The Sisters' Tragedy, with Other Poems, Lyrical and Dramatic

"The Sisters' Tragedy, with Other Poems, Lyrical and Dramatic" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich is a collection of poems created in the late 1800s that are both emotional and like a play, showing Aldrich's deep look into love, sadness, and the confusing parts of being human. The main poem, "The Sisters' Tragedy," is about how strong sisterly love can be but also how painful it can be when tied to loving the same person. Set in 1670, the poem tells the story of Aglae and Muriel, two sisters grieving for the man they both cared about. As they grieve, their hidden feelings come out, showing secret feelings and family ties hurt by jealousy and love that wasn't returned. Aglae admits that the man loved Muriel instead, which makes them realize that their love for him connects them in their sadness. The collection also includes other poems that think about historical events, personal thoughts, and comments on society, highlighting Aldrich's skill as a poet.