Jane Austen and the Highwayman

[kellyrfineman]

No, the title is not a reference to a new bodice-ripper. It's more of a summary of the contents of the post. Read on and all shall be made clear.

Jane Austen Society - Eastern PA RegionTomorrow is the first of the events at which I'll be the official Regional Coordinator for the whole thing. I must still prepare name tags and pack up important

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[lisa_schroeder]

My friend and co-worker at work has a tradition in her family to read this poem every Christmas Eve, complete with special sound effects and various people reading different parts. I said - The Highwayman? On Christmas Eve? She said, oh, it's family togetherness at its best. :)

[kellyrfineman]

"And then they both died. Merry Christmas, everyone!"

[lisa_schroeder]

I know - LOL!! I think they have a very odd sense of humor (obviously).

[rumphius]

I cannot read this poem anymore without hearing Loreena McKennit's version sung in my head. In fact, I now have the poem practically memorized!

I do love "a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor."
Thanks for sharing!

[kellyrfineman]

I'll have to look for that - I've never heard it, only the recitation.