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"The Queen of Sheba": This novella tells the story of a young American artist, Julian Raleigh, who travels to Italy to study art. In Italy, he becomes captivated by a beautiful and enigmatic woman who goes by the name of the Queen of Sheba. The story explores themes of love, art, and the allure of the exotic."My Cousin the Colonel": This novella focuses on the character of Colonel Crocker, who visits his cousin, the narrator of the story. The Colonel is a worldly and adventurous man who regales his cousin with tales of his exploits and experiences. The novella delves into the contrasts between the two cousins and their differing perspectives on life.Thomas Bailey Aldrich was known for his prose and poetry, and "The Queen of Sheba, and My Cousin the Colonel" is an example of his skill in crafting engaging and thought-provoking narratives.If you enjoy 19th-century literature that explores themes of love, art, and the contrast between different worldviews, this collection of novellas by Thomas Bailey Aldrich is worth reading.