Book - Poetical Writings, Thomas Moore, The Poetical Works of Thomas Moore, 1878–1890s

Physical description

Hard cover book. The Poetical Works of Thomas Moore
Author: Thomas Moore
Publisher: Gall & Inglis
Date: 1878–1890s
Further Information: Highly decorated green Cloth hardcover with lettering and patterning to spine in gilt. The spine has a Library label with an inscription.

Publication type

fiction

Inscriptions & markings

The label on spine cover with typed text 82? MOO
Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library
Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service
Flyleaf has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute

Summary

This subject volume is a comprehensive collection of the works of Irish poet and songwriter Thomas Moore (1779–1852). The work features his famous Irish Melodies (containing classic songs like "The Last Rose of Summer" and "The Minstrel Boy"), his Oriental romance epic Lalla Rookh, satire, and light verse, along with a biographical summary ("With Life") and steel-engraved illustrations.

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