Thomas moore poet biography projects

Irish poet Date of Birth: Country: Ireland

Content:

1. Thomas Moore: A Life in Letters and Lyrics
2. Literary Success in London
3. "Irish Melodies" and "Lalla Rookh"
4. Biographer and Critic
5. Bermuda and Financial Troubles
6. Personal Life and Legacy

Thomas Moore: A Life in Letters and Lyrics

Early Life and Rebellion

Thomas Moore was born on May 28, , in Dublin, Ireland.

In , he graduated from Trinity College Dublin. The same year, the United Irishmen rebellion ignited Moore's patriotic fervor, which was further fueled by the execution of his friend Robert Emmet in

Literary Success in London

In , Moore moved to London, where his translations of Anacreon () gained wide acclaim.

He published his first collection of poems () under the pseudonym Thomas Little.

"Irish Melodies" and "Lalla Rookh"

Moore's "Irish Melodies" were published in installments from to , with music composed by John Stevenson and Henry Bishop.

Several of the songs included in the Melodi