The Collected Stories

Thomas Bailey Aldrich (1836–1907) was an American writer and editor known for his poetry, novels, and short stories. He is best remembered for his lyrical poetry and works like The Story of a Bad Boy (1870), which is considered a precursor to modern American boyhood literature. Aldrich also served as the editor of The Atlantic Monthly and was influential in shaping the literary culture of his time. His writing often explores themes of love, nature, and human relationships.