Friar Jerome's Beautiful Book

Friar Jerome's Beautiful Book is a collection of poems and stories written by Thomas Bailey Aldrich. The book is named after the character Friar Jerome, who is a monk and a lover of beautiful things. The collection includes some of Aldrich's most famous works, such as ""The Ballad of Babie Bell"" and ""Marjorie Daw."" The stories and poems are selected from Aldrich's larger works, including Cloth of Gold and Flower and Thorn. The book is a celebration of beauty and art, and the stories and poems explore themes of love, loss, and the beauty of the natural world. The language is lyrical and evocative, and the imagery is vivid and memorable. Friar Jerome's Beautiful Book is a timeless classic that will appeal to readers of all ages.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.