Understanding the context of 'The Highwayman'
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I can understand the geographical, historical, social and authorial context of ’The Highwayman’.
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'The Highwayman' is an example of a narrative poem.
A narrative poem is a type of poem that tells a story.
'The Highwayman' was set in rural England during the 18th century.
Alfred Noyes is the poet who wrote ’The Highwayman’.
Highwaymen were robbers on horseback who attacked travellers.
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