"The Highwayman"

"The Highwayman" is a narrative poem by Alfred Noyes that tells the story of a romantic and tragic love between a highway robber (the highwayman) and a innkeeper's daughter. The highwayman is daring and brave, but his love ultimately leads to his downfall when he's betrayed and captured by soldiers. Despite his fate, the poem emphasizes themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice, using vivid language and rhythmic rhyme to evoke a sense of drama and emotion. It captures a timeless tale of passion intertwined with danger and loss on the dark, moorland roads.