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Timeline

Lifetime: 1779 - 1852 Passed: ≈ 172 years ago

Title

Writer, Poet, Lyricist

Country/Nationality

Ireland
Wikipedia

Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore was an Irish writer, poet, and lyricist celebrated for his Irish Melodies. Their setting of English-language verse to old Irish tunes marked the transition in popular Irish culture from Irish to English. Politically, Moore was recognized in England as a press, or "squib", writer for the aristocratic Whigs; in Ireland he was accounted a Catholic patriot. Married to a Protestant actress and hailed as "Anacreon Moore" after the classical Greek composer of drinking songs and erotic verse, Moore did not profess religious piety. Yet in the controversies that surrounded Catholic Emancipation Moore was seen to defend the tradition of the Church in Ireland against both evangelising Protestants and uncompromising lay Catholics. Longer prose works reveal more radical sympathies. The Life and Death of Lord Edward Fitzgerald depicts the United Irish leader as a martyr in the cause of democratic reform. Complementing Maria Edgeworth's Castle Rackrent, Memoirs of Captain Rock is a saga, not of Anglo-Irish landowners, but of their exhausted tenants driven to the semi-insurrection of "Whiteboyism". Today, however, Moore is remembered almost alone either for his Irish Melodies (typically "The Minstrel Boy" and "The Last Rose of Summer") or, less generously, for the role he is thought to have played in the loss of the memoirs of his friend Lord Byron.

Books by Thomas Moore

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Oh, Call It by Some Better Name

Poetry
Friendship

Thomas Moore was an Irish poet, singer, songwriter, and entertainer, now best remembered for the lyrics of The Minstrel Boy and The Last Rose of Summer.

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Poetry of Thomas Moore

Poetry
Odes Melodies

The Dubliner, Thomas Moore, born in 1779 was a poet, composer, musician, and writer. He is most famous for the 10 volume work "Irish Melodies" published between 1807 and 1834 with Sir John Stevenson, which consists of 130 of his poems set to music, m...

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Remember Thee

Poetry
Poems Fortnightly Melodies

Thomas Moore was an Irish writer, poet and lyricist celebrated for his Irish Melodies. Their setting of English-language verse to old Irish tunes marked the transition in popular Irish culture from Irish to English. Moore is often considered Ireland'...

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Like One Who, Doomed

Poetry
Poems Fortnightly Prose

This Weekly Poem by Thomas Moore describes a man whose hopes are dashed at the last moment.

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While Gazing on the Moon's Light

Poetry Philosophy Religion
Love Beauty Death Nature Time Reflection Loss Life Spirituality Emotion Poetry Moon

While Gazing on the Moon's Light, a collection of Thomas Moore's poems, delves into the intricate tapestry of human emotions. The poems explore themes of love, loss, and the passage of time, often using the moon as a symbol of both beauty and transie...

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Drink To Her

Poetry Romance
Romantic Love Friendship Celebration Wine Ode Drink Feast Merriment Company Toast

This poem by Thomas Moore is a celebration of drinking, merrymaking, and the pleasures of companionship. The speaker of the poem urges his companions to drink to the health of their beloved, and to enjoy the moment while they can.

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Day-Dream

Poetry
Poetry Verse

Day-Dream is a poem by Thomas Moore that delves into the realm of imagination and fantasy. It explores the power of dreams to transport us to extraordinary worlds and the transformative nature of the human mind.

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In the Morning of Life

Poetry Philosophy Non-Fiction Essays
Love Beauty Youth Nature Reflection Life Growth Identity Spirituality Development Humanity Poetry Inspiration Experience Joy Emotions Feelings Morning Awakening

In the Morning of Life, Thomas Moore explores the themes of youthful awakening and the beauty of the natural world through a collection of insightful and evocative poems. The collection delves into the complexities of growing up, finding one's place...

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Tis the Last Rose of Summer

Poetry Romance
Romantic Love Nature Loss Memory Summer Poetry Verse Farewell

'Tis the Last Rose of Summer' is a poem by Irish poet Thomas Moore, first published in 1808. The poem is a lament for the passing of summer and the loss of love. The speaker of the poem compares the last rose of summer to a solitary maiden who has lo...

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Believe Me, if All Those Endearing Young Charms

Poetry Romance Humour
19th century Love Beauty Nature Loss Music Nostalgia Memory Mortality Irish

This collection of poems by Thomas Moore is a celebration of love, beauty, and the Irish landscape. Moore's poems are known for their wit, charm, and musicality, and they have been set to music by many composers.

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To...With all my soul

Poetry Romance Tragedy
Love Loss Despair Heartbreak Separation Emotions Melancholy Sadness Rejection Farewell Parting Yearning

A collection of poems by Thomas Moore that explores the themes of separation, farewell, love, heartbreak, and loss. The poems are characterized by their emotional intensity and lyrical beauty, and they express the speaker's deep sense of pain and lon...

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So Warmly We Met

Poetry Romance History
19th century Love Nature Friendship Music Irish

This collection of poems by Thomas Moore explores themes of love, friendship, nature, and Irish culture. Moore's poems are known for their lyrical beauty and emotional depth, and this collection is a testament to his skill as a poet.

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Love's Young Dream

Poetry Romance
Love Dream Youth Innocence Idealism Romance Romanticism Passion Hope Poetry Irish Melancholy

“Love's Young Dream” is a classic romantic poem by Thomas Moore, known for its poignant exploration of the fleeting nature of youthful love and the enduring power of memories. It uses vivid imagery and emotive language to capture the bittersweet inte...

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My Heart and Lute

Poetry Romance Music
Love Romance Culture Music Poetry Folklore Heart Song Lyrics Poem Irish Lute

My Heart and Lute is a collection of lyrical poems and songs by Thomas Moore, renowned for his contributions to Irish literature and music. The work showcases his poetic talent and his exploration of themes such as love, longing, and the beauty of na...

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Oh, No - Not Even When First We Loved

Poetry Romance Tragedy
Romantic Love Loss Nostalgia Memory Poetry Past Heartbreak Grief Irish Emotions Melancholy

This collection of poems by Thomas Moore explores themes of love, loss, and memory. The poems are characterized by their lyrical beauty and emotional depth, capturing the bittersweet feelings of a broken heart. Moore's evocative language and heartfel...

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On Passing Deadman’s Island

Poetry Travel Biography
Romantic Nature Sea Travel Island Poetry Ocean Lyric Descriptive Nova Scotia Bermuda Grand Tour

On Passing Deadman’s Island is a lyrical poem by Thomas Moore, an Irish poet known for his Romantic and satirical works. The poem is believed to have been inspired by Moore's travels in Nova Scotia during his Grand Tour following his brief stay in Be...

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Here, Take My Heart

Poetry
19th century poetry Irish Poetry Love poems Romantic poetry

A collection of love poems by the 19th-century Irish poet, Thomas Moore. The poems are known for their lyrical beauty and emotional depth.

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Meeting of the Waters

Poetry Romance Travel
Love Nature Romance Travel Water Music Nostalgia Ireland Verse Song Rhyme Celtic

The Meeting of the Waters is a collection of poems by Thomas Moore, first published in 1828. The poems are inspired by Moore's travels through Ireland and celebrate the beauty of the Irish landscape and people. The collection includes some of Moore's...

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Farewell -- But Whenever --

Poetry Romance
Love Songs Ballads Poetry Verse Heartbreak Lyrics Irish Ballad Sentiment Farewell Melody

Farewell! But Whenever-- is a collection of seven poems by Irish poet Thomas Moore. The poems are all about love, loss, and longing, and they are written in a variety of styles, from the playful and lighthearted to the deeply emotional and melancholi...

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Oh! Had We Some Bright Little Isle Of Our Own

Poetry Fantasy Romance
Love Escape Idealism Nature Romanticism Hope Ireland Fantasy Lyric Poetry Dreams National Bard Isle

Thomas Moore's 'Oh! Had We Some Bright Little Isle Of Our Own' is a romantic poem that expresses a yearning for a secluded and idyllic paradise. It evokes a longing for a world free from the complexities and troubles of everyday life, where love and...

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Love Thee ?

Poetry Romance
Love Romance Passion Desire Emotion Poetry Heart Soul Irish Feelings Affection Sentiment

This is a poignant and romantic poem by the Irish poet Thomas Moore. It explores the depths of love, its power and its fragility, through lyrical language and evocative imagery. Moore's masterful use of rhythm and rhyme creates a powerful and endurin...

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I Saw the Moon Rise Clear

Poetry Non-Fiction Music
Nationalism Love Nature Folk Romance Culture Music Poetry Song Lyrics Irish Bard

“I Saw the Moon Rise Clear” is a collection of Thomas Moore's poetry, showcasing his lyrical and romantic style, known for its evocative imagery and themes of love, nature, and Ireland's cultural heritage. The collection includes some of his most fam...

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Song of the Olden Time

Poetry Romance History Music
Nationalism Love Nature Music Poetry social commentary Lyrics Irish Melancholy Irish History Romantic Era

Thomas Moore's *Song of the Olden Time* is a collection of lyrical poems that blend themes of love, nature, and Irish history. The poems capture a wistful nostalgia for a bygone era, exploring the beauty of the Irish landscape and the complexities of...

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Gayly Sound the Castanet

Poetry Non-Fiction Travel Art
Tradition Culture Music Mediterranean Poetry Lyrical Joy Dance Celebration Malta Festival Castanets

Thomas Moore's "Gayly Sound the Castanet" is a vibrant and lyrical poem that captures the festive atmosphere of a Maltese celebration. It uses vivid imagery and rhythmic language to paint a picture of the sights and sounds of this cultural event. The...

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