Thomas Moore was one of the most prominent authors of the early 19th century. This collection presents over 600 previously unpublished letters from numerous libraries, archives and other sources worldwide. Vail's extensively-annotated edition will make available a treasure trove of material which will prove invaluable to any Romantic scholar.

Thomas Moore was one of the most prominent authors of the early 19th century. This collection presents over 600 previously unpublished letters from numerous libraries, archives and other sources worldwide. Vail's extensively-annotated edition will make available a treasure trove of material which will prove invaluable to any Romantic scholar.

Thomas Moore (1779–1852) was one of the most prominent authors of the early nineteenth century and was even referred to as the ‘National Poet of Ireland’. His circle of acquaintance was huge and included Lord Byron – with whom he almost fought a duel – and Mary Shelley, as well as many influential figures in English and Irish politics. He did try to fight a duel with Francis Jeffrey, editor of the Edinburgh Review, due to an unfavourable article about his Epistles, Odes, and Other Poems (1806). After starting out as a poet Moore found fame, if not fortune, as a lyricist for Irish songs. It is for these that he is best remembered, although he later focused his energy on writing political satires. Moore travelled extensively across North America and became very critical of the political situation there. He was particularly alarmed by Thomas Jefferson, and his writings on America at this time attest to his strong views. Recently, interest in Moore has dramatically increased. This collection presents over seven hundred previously unpublished letters from numerous libraries, archives and other sources in the UK, Ireland and America. Also included are excerpts from hundreds of Moore’s letters written to his music publisher, James Power, which have not been published since 1854. This scholarly edition makes available a wealth of material which will prove invaluable to any Romantic scholar.

Thomas Moore was one of the most prominent authors of the early 19th century. This collection presents over 600 previously unpublished letters from numerous libraries, archives and other sources worldwide. Vail's extensively-annotated edition will make available a treasure trove of material which will prove invaluable to any Romantic scholar.