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Alfred Noyes captures the pulse of a classic ballad in “The Highwayman,” a cascading verse narrated with vivid cadence. The story centers on a bold highwayman returning in moonlight to a cozy inn, where he seeks the warmth of his beloved, the landlord’s daughter.
Unaware of the king’s soldiers hidden in her bedroom, the highwayman’s journey becomes a tense dance between affection and peril, illustrating the timeless themes of love, loyalty, and the perils of the outlaw way of life.
Noyes’ lyrical style and the tale’s dramatic twists make this poem a staple of juvenile and children’s poetry collections, celebrated for its engaging narrative rhythm and daring adventure.
First publish date: 1969
Genre: Poetry/Narrative Poetry
Authors: Alfred Noyes
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