“All that's bright must fade, The brightest still the fleetest; All that's sweet was made But to be lost when sweetest.”
Quote by Thomas Moore
Work
Irish Melodies, National Airs, Sacred Songs, Ballads, Etc
This book is a compilation of various traditional Irish musical pieces, encompassing a range of genres such as national airs, sacred songs, and ballads. The collection aims to preserve and showcase the rich musical heritage of Ireland. more
Author
Thomas Moore
Thomas Moore, born on May 28, 1779 in Ireland and died on February 25, 1852, was a renowned Irish poet. Moore is known for his lyrical and narrative poems, which were deeply influenced by Romanticism and have had a profound impact on poets of later generations. more
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