Thomas James Wise's book, Epigrams by Carolan, is a collection of epigrams written by the Irish poet and harpist Turlough O'Carolan (1670-1738). The book contains over 200 epigrams, which are short, witty poems that often contain a moral or philosophical message. The epigrams are organized into categories such as love, friendship, religion, and politics. Each epigram is accompanied by a brief introduction that provides context and background information. The book also includes a biographical sketch of O'Carolan and a selection of his songs. Epigrams by Carolan is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the life and works of this influential Irish poet.
By Thomas James Wise · First published 1913 · Genre: Poetry, Classical Literature, Irish Literature