Irish poet's letters from the first half of the 19th century. Topics include personal matters, discussions with Moore's publisher James Power, etc. Moore was Lord Byron's literary executor and, famous in his time for his ballads and Irish Melodies, he wrote the lyrics for both "The Minstrel Boy" and "The Last Rose of Summer."

Words and music from parts 1-9 of Moore's Irish Melodies (which were originally published 1808-1824). With musical analysis of each melody.