The Highwayman by Charles Keeping, Alfred Noyes

The Highwayman

Charles Keeping, Alfred Noyes

32 pages first pub 1906 (editions)

fiction classics poetry romance emotional medium-paced
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In Alfred Noyes's thrilling poem, charged with drama and tension, we ride with the highwayman and recoil from the terrible fate that befalls him and his sweetheart Bess, the landlord's daughter. The vivid imagery of the writing is matched by Charl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 517 reviews

Moods

emotional 63%
dark 54%
mysterious 45%
sad 45%
adventurous 36%
reflective 27%
tense 27%
challenging 9%
inspiring 9%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 40%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

4.31

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