Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore (1779-1852) was a poet, popularly known as the Bard of Erin, born in Dublin, the son of a grocer, studied at Trinity College. He went to London with a translation of "Anacreon," which gained him favour and a valuable appointment in the Bermudas in 1803. He fought a duel with Jeffrey in 1806, began his "Irish Melodies" in 1807, and published "The Twopenny Postbag" in 1812. In 1817 appeared his "Lalla Rookh," a collection of Oriental tales, and in 1818 a satiric piece "The Fudge Family," and published a Life of Byron in 1830. Moore's songs were written to Irish airs, and they contributed much to ensure Catholic emancipation.

Wisdom & Quotes

• 'Tis the last rose of summer

Left blooming alone;
All her lovely companions
Are faded and gone.
- 'Tis the Last Rose

• No, there's nothing half so sweet in life

As love's young dream.
- Love's Young Dream

• Disguise our bondage as we will,

'Tis woman, woman, rules us still.
- Sovereign Woman

Clement Clarke Moore