The Cruise of the Dolphin (eBook, PDF) - Bailey Aldrich, Thomas
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The Cruise of the Dolphin. (1 An episode from The Story of a Bad Boy, the narrator being Tom Bailey, the hero of the tale.) Every Rivermouth boy looks upon the sea as being in some way mixed up with his destiny.

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The Cruise of the Dolphin. (1 An episode from The Story of a Bad Boy, the narrator being Tom Bailey, the hero of the tale.) Every Rivermouth boy looks upon the sea as being in some way mixed up with his destiny.
Autorenporträt
Thomas Bailey Aldrich, an American writer and poet, was born on November 11, 1836, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Coming of age during the era of 19th-century literary realism, Aldrich made his mark as a key figure in the development of story crafting, with a particular penchant for local color. His refined elegance in prose and exacting character studies set him apart from contemporaries, bringing a touch of sophistication to the literary scene of his time. Aldrich's career advanced from poetry to becoming a noted novelist and editor. His work 'The Cruise of the Dolphin' showcases his narrative versatility; it is a novella that combines adventure with wit and an acute eye for detail (Aldrich, T.B., 1881). It exemplifies Aldrich's style of integrating vivid descriptions and psychological depth into storytelling, features that recur in his writing palette. The journey described in the novella also serves as an allegory to the human experience, a theme he often explored. Aldrich served as the editor for the prestigious 'Atlantic Monthly', further shaping American literary tastes. His literary style often interwove pathos with humor, subtle irony, and a sprinkle of romantic nostalgia, a blend that sustained his popularity during his lifetime. He continued to write and impact American literature until his death on March 19, 1907, leaving behind a legacy as a keen observer of the human condition.