| Loreena McKennitt – The Highwayman Lyrics | 3 months ago |
| Everything said so far is valid. But do not forget that the original poem was written at a time when British rule of Ireland was unpopular. The poem portrays the Highwayman (a criminal) to have superior motives and morals to the Kingsmen (legal authority). As such it has a subtext below the beautiful, tragic storytelling. | |
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