Tom Moore: An Unhistorical Romance Founded on Certain Happenings in the Life of Ireland's Greatest Poet

"Tom Moore: An Unhistorical Romance" by Theodore Burt Sayre is a story set in the early 1900s about the life of the Irish poet Thomas Moore. The book follows Moore's journey as he tries to make a name for himself through his poetry while also dealing with love and relationships. Moore is shown as a very likeable and funny person, who is seen joking and flirting as the story begins. The novel starts with Moore enjoying simple pleasures like fishing and thinking about love, and his friendly, fun personality is highlighted in an exchange with a young boy early on. As he meets the schoolmistress Bessie, their playful talks suggest a romance might be starting, and the early parts of the book build a lively atmosphere, introducing Moore and hinting at the complex connections that occur as the story moves forward.