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This collection of traditional Irish music and poetry was compiled by Thomas Moore, a celebrated Irish poet and songwriter. The book includes Moore's original compositions as well as his adaptations of traditional Irish tunes. These works capture the spirit and beauty of Irish music and have become beloved classics of the genre. This edition also includes extensive commentary and analysis by editor John Savage. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.