Thomas Moore published 2 novels, 5 non-fiction books, 5 poetry collections and 4 other books, beginning with Lalla Rookh (1817).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Thomas Moore
Standalone novels in order
Lalla Rookh (1817)
The Epicurean (1827)
Non-fiction in order
Memoirs of Captain Rock (1824)
Memoirs of the Life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1825)
The Life and Death of Lord Edward Fitzgerald (1831)
The History of Ireland (1840)
Poetry in order
Epistles, Odes, and Other Poems (1806)
The Fudge Family in Paris (1818)
Irish Melodies (1821)
The Poetical Works of Thomas Moore (1837)
Poetical Works (1850)
Other books in order
M.p., Or, the Blue-stocking (1811)
The Loves of the Angels (1823)
Travels of an Irish Gentleman in Search of a Religion (1833)
Irish Melodies and Songs (1887)
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About Thomas Moore
Thomas Moore was an Irish writer, poet, and lyricist. Widely regarded in his lifetime as Ireland's "national bard", his fame and reputation rested primarily on the popularity of his Irish Melodies. In these, Moore set to old Irish tunes verses that spoke to a narrative of Irish dispossession, loss, and resistance. In his romantic work Lalla Rookh (1817), in which these same themes are explored in an elaborate orientalist allegory, Moore achieved wider critical recognition and popularity. Translated into several languages, and adapted and arranged for musical performance by, among others, Robert Schumann, the chivalric verse-narrative established Moore as one of the leading exemplars of European romanticism.
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Thomas Moore FAQ
- How many books has Thomas Moore written?
- Thomas Moore published 2 novels, 5 non-fiction books, 5 poetry collections and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Thomas Moore's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Lalla Rookh.
- What is Thomas Moore's last book?
- Memoirs of the Life of the Rt. Hon. Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1853).
- What is Thomas Moore's most famous book?
- Lalla Rookh (1817) is Thomas Moore's most widely read book.
- Does Thomas Moore write under a pen name?
- Yes: Thomas Moore has also published as Thomas Brown and Thomas Brown the Younger.
- Can I read Thomas Moore's books for free?
- Yes. 12 books by Thomas Moore are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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