This collection traces new directions in the study of Thomas Moore (1779 1852) and examines the multiple facets of his complex identity, not only as the foremost Irish poet of his time, but also as a lyricist, satirist, polemicist, patriot and journalist. The range of contributors is interdisciplinary and international, and includes leading scholars of literature, music, history and digital humanities.
The essays collected here present a new assessment of Moore s career and reflect on the future directions for Moore scholars enabled by digital resources and methodologies. They highlight...