Sources and Style in Moore's Irish Melodies

By Una Hunt

Once regarded as Ireland's national bard, Thomas Moore's reputation rests on the ten hugely popular collections of drawing-room songs known as the Irish Melodies. Una Hunt provides a detailed assessment from a combined musical and literary standpoint, contextualizing the songs through an examination of their 'sources' and 'style'.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 036723145X
• ISBN13: 9780367231453
• Release Date: February 2019
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"