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A highwayman comes riding, up to the old inn-door. Over the cobbles he clatters and clangs in the dark inn-yard. He taps with his whip on the shutters, but all is locked and barred.
The poem, set in 18th-century rural England, tells the story of an unnamed highwayman who is in love with Bess, a landlord's daughter. Betrayed to the authorities by Tim, a jealous ostler, the highwayman escapes ambush when Bess sacrifices her life to warn him.
‘The Highwayman’ by Alfred Noyes is a gothic narrative of tells of the story of the highwayman, the red coats who wanted to capture him, and his lover. The poem details the love affair between the highwayman and the landlord’s daughter Bess.
The Highwayman. Alfred Noyes. 1880 –. 1958. Part I. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas, The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, And the highwayman came riding—.
The Highwayman is an American action-adventure-themed television series starring Sam J. Jones, set in "the near future." It was created by Glen A. Larson and Douglas Heyes. The pilot aired in September 1987 and was followed by a short-lived series of nine episodes, with significant changes to the cast and format, that ran from March until May 1988.
May 13, 2011 · Alfred Noyes 1880 (Wolverhampton) – 1958 (Isle of Wight) The highwayman came riding, up to the old inn-door. They fitted with never a wrinkle: his boots were up to the thigh! His rapier hilt a-twinkle, under the jewelled sky.
“The Highwayman” is a narrative poem about a dashing highwayman who robs travelers by night. He falls in love with the landlord’s daughter, Bess, but their love story is marked by tragedy. The poem is set against the backdrop of a moonlit night, with vivid descriptions of the characters and the landscape, making it feel almost like a ...
The Highwayman Lyrics. I. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas, The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple...
Apr 23, 2024 · It tells the story of a nameless highwayman who is in love with an innkeeper's beautiful daughter who is named Bess. Tim, the jealous ostler (stableman) notifies the authorities about the highwayman; an action which ultimately lead to the death of both Bess and the highwayman.
Shiloh Rosh Knight - "The Highwayman" paints a vivid and captivating scene through its lyrical storytelling. Set against a backdrop of darkness and mystery, the poem immediately draws the reader into a world of romantic adventure.
