The Highwayman

By Noyes, Alfred

Book Id: WPLBN0002171265
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Reproduction Date: 10/29/2012

Title:	The Highwayman
Author:	Noyes, Alfred
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Language:	English
Subject:	Fiction, Philosophy, Revenge
Collections:	Audio Books Collection, Poetry
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Publisher:	Literalsystems


Citation APA MLA Chicago Noyes, B. A., & Performer, J. A. (n.d.). The Highwayman. Retrieved from https://www.gutenberg.us/

Description
The poem, set in 18th century England, tells the story of an unnamed highwayman who is in love with Bess, a landlord's (innkeeper) daughter. Betrayed to the authorities by Tim, an ostler (stableman), the highwayman escapes ambush when Bess sacrifices her life to warn him. Learning of her death he dies himself in a futile attempt at revenge, shot down on the highway. In the final stanza, the ghosts of the lovers meet again on winter nights.

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