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(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1880. An Irish poet, Moore's writings range from lyric to satire, from prose romance to history and biography. Moore was a good musician and skillful writer of songs, which he set to Irish tunes, mainly of the 18th century. Symington's aim is to present a true picture of Moore, the man, his life and works. Contents: Early and College Days in Dublin; In London Society-Odes of Anacreon-Little's Poems; Bermuda and America; Return to England-A Duel-His Marriage-Jeffrey-Rogers; Mayfield Cottage-Independent Spirit-Satires; Lalla Rooks; National Airs and Sacred Melodies-Visit to Paris-The Fudge Family-Sloperton-True Charity; Bermuda Troubles-Continental Visit-Paris Sojourn; Return from the Continent-Rhymes for the Road-Fables for the Holy Alliance-Loves of the Angels; The Irish Melodies-Selections-Moore as a Lyric Poet; Moore's Bearing in Society-Personal Appearance-The Burning of Byron's Autobiography-The Epicurean; Political Odes-Life of Byron-Summer Fete-Pension-Latter Works; Latter Years, and Death; Moore's Memoirs-Opinions as to his Character-Mrs. Moore; and Moore's Popularity-His Centenary-Oration and Odes on that Occasion.
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Thomas Moore the Poet, Andrew James Symington
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Thomas Moore the Poet
- Subtitle
- His Life and Works (LARGE PRINT EDITION)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Andrew James Symington
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Publisher
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 258
- ISBN13
- 9781169833418
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- (LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1880. An Irish poet, Moore's writings range from lyric to satire, from prose romance to history and biography. Moore was a good musician and skillful writer of songs, which he set to Irish tunes, mainly of the 18th century. Symington's aim is to present a true picture of Moore, the man, his life and works. Contents: Early and College Days in Dublin; In London Society-Odes of Anacreon-Little's Poems; Bermuda and America; Return to England-A Duel-His Marriage-Jeffrey-Rogers; Mayfield Cottage-Independent Spirit-Satires; Lalla Rooks; National Airs and Sacred Melodies-Visit to Paris-The Fudge Family-Sloperton-True Charity; Bermuda Troubles-Continental Visit-Paris Sojourn; Return from the Continent-Rhymes for the Road-Fables for the Holy Alliance-Loves of the Angels; The Irish Melodies-Selections-Moore as a Lyric Poet; Moore's Bearing in Society-Personal Appearance-The Burning of Byron's Autobiography-The Epicurean; Political Odes-Life of Byron-Summer Fete-Pension-Latter Works; Latter Years, and Death; Moore's Memoirs-Opinions as to his Character-Mrs. Moore; and Moore's Popularity-His Centenary-Oration and Odes on that Occasion.