This comprehensive biography of Thomas Moore details the life and times of one of the most celebrated poets of his era. Drawing on extensive correspondence and personal papers, John Russell Russell paints a vivid picture of Moore's childhood, education, and rise to fame. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Irish literature and the Romantic movement.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.