Alfred Noyes
1880 - 1958
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Biography
Alfred Noyes was an English poet known for his lyrical poetry and ballads. He was born in 1880 in England and began writing poetry at a young age. Noyes gained popularity for his narrative poems that often featured themes of nature, romance, and adventure. His most famous works include 'The Highwayman' and 'Drake's Drum.' Noyes was a prolific writer and his poems were well-received for their evocative language and storytelling.
Famous Quotes (5)
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And the highwayman came riding, riding, riding, The highwayman came riding, up to the old inn door.
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I make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes.
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With me, above, below, before, behind, The fire of stars and snow.
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But of the road to Nowhere, Such as the Wise Men know, Oh, yesterday, You kissed my eyes, And I am old enough to die!
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The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas.