{"product_id":"1887-the-poetical-works-of-thomas-moore-by-thomas-moore-illustrated-worthington-co","title":"1887, The Poetical Works of Thomas Moore by Thomas Moore, Illustrated, Worthington Co.","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eThis volume, \"The Poetical Works of Thomas Moore,\" collects the writings of Thomas Moore, a prominent Irish writer, poet, and lyricist who lived from 1779 to 1852. Moore was widely recognized in his lifetime as Ireland's \"national bard\" and is celebrated for his significant contributions to literature and music. His work often explored themes of Irish dispossession, loss, and resistance, particularly evident in his popular \"Irish Melodies,\" where he set English verses to traditional Irish tunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eThomas Moore's literary output was diverse, encompassing lyric poetry, political satire, historical prose, and biography. Beyond the \"Irish Melodies,\" he achieved critical acclaim for his romantic work \"Lalla Rookh\" (1817), an elaborate orientalist allegory that further explored his recurring themes and established him as a leading figure in European Romanticism. Moore was also known for his satirical writings, such as \"The Fudge Family in Paris\" (1818), which critiqued the politics and manners of the Regency period, and his biographies, including those of Richard Brinsley Sheridan and Lord Edward Fitzgerald.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eFor collectors, this edition of Thomas Moore's poetical works holds interest as a comprehensive collection from a significant 19th-century Irish literary figure. Moore's influence on Irish Catholic cultural and nationalist political development is considerable, and his works are seen as important to both Irish literature and British Romanticism. His ability to combine poetry with music, and his role in popularizing Irish airs globally, make his collected works a testament to his lasting legacy. A collector might appreciate owning a volume that gathers the diverse poetic expressions of a writer once hailed by Edgar Allan Poe as \"the most popular poet now living – if not the most popular that ever lived.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eOverall condition is Fair. The covers and boards are Fair, showing moderate edgewear, faded gilt, and frayed cloth, with moderate rubbing. The spine is Good, exhibiting faded lettering and fraying. The hinges and joints are Poor, with cracking present. The text block and pages are Good, with worn gilt edges and toning. The endpapers are Poor, being missing and toned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eIllustrated edition. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Bound in cloth over boards. All edges gilt. This is an antiquarian book that has had a long and illustrious journey through time. Please take a look at the pictures to ascertain the condition of this item.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003ePage Count: 675\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eLocation: LIB-069\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Worthington Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42994481266786,"sku":"EN-06042026-184926","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1094\/6612\/files\/1780597606019-4zp49u9k986-DSC04323.jpg?v=1780599005","url":"https:\/\/ebonnoir.com\/products\/1887-the-poetical-works-of-thomas-moore-by-thomas-moore-illustrated-worthington-co","provider":"Ebon et Noir","version":"1.0","type":"link"}