Irish Melodies, Songs, and Poems is a collection of traditional Irish ballads and melodies, compiled and arranged by Thomas Moore. From the mournful 'The Last Rose of Summer' to the rousing 'The Minstrel Boy', the songs in this collection evoke the spirit and soul of Ireland. With hauntingly beautiful lyrics and timeless melodies, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish music and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.