Bagatelle is a collection of short stories by Thomas Bailey Aldrich. The stories are set in the fictional town of Rivermouth, New England, and explore the lives of its inhabitants. The stories range from humorous to tragic, and explore themes of love, loss, and the human condition. The stories are often told from the perspective of the town's children, and explore the complexities of growing up in a small town. The stories are often bittersweet, and explore the joys and sorrows of life.
By Thomas Bailey Aldrich · First published 1880 · Genre: Realistic Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction · 8 chapters