This morning I posted https://derrickjknight.com/2022/02/11/a-knights-tale-101-we-are-quite-similar-really/
This afternoon I scanned
the next six pages of Charles Keeping’s illustrations to ‘The Highwayman’ by Alfred Noyes.
(Look away, Yvonne.)
This evening we dined on tender roast lamb; crisp roast potatoes and parsnips; crunchy carrots; firm Brussels sprouts, and meaty gravy, I finished the Douro while Jackie abstained.
You’ve reignited my adolescent love of this poem so much so that I tracked one down and ordered it. Thank you 😍
Thanks very much, Donna
This poem is more upsetting than when I was a child.
Yes, Liz. These things do horrify us more as adults
Thank you very much
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I was thinking the same. Years ago I taught this one with seventh graders.
So I’m not the only one, then!
Yikes!
A perfect response, Merril. Thank you very much
😀
Another wonderful post with great illustrations, with a gourmet dinner. Poor man. 😉
Thank you very much, Pat
A bloody mess I see, wow… 😳
Thanks a lot, John
Eek! Those are quite the expressions!
Indeed. Thanks very much, Jill
Those illustrations are intense!
Yes, indeed, Laurie. Thanks very much
Very graphically gruesome and sad Derrick … they are shockingly superb illustrationd …
So tragic.
Indeed. Thanks very much, JoAnna
Wow that are some string illustrations
Thanks a lot, Gary
Charles Keeping has captured the gory tragedy, the intensity of outrage and helplessness of the characters marvellously.
Thank you so much, Uma
Your photographs have encouraged me to pull my copy of this book from one of the shelves and to reread it.
Thanks very much, Anne
Oh my goodness! Those illustrations are telling the story too!
They really do, Aletta. Thank you very much
I’m in a similar mind to Anne.
Supper sounds delicious, It’s making me hungry I think I should get an early breakfast an early breakfast.
Thanks a lot, Sue.
Intensely vivid word-pics AND illustrations! 😮
Ha. Now I need to read something else before trying to sleep. 😉
(((HUGS)))
PS…I need to find and buy me some Brussels Sprouts. 🙂
Thanks very much, Carolyn. I hope you find the sprouts X
I knew it would end badly. They always do, highwaymen.
He’s not finished yet, John 🙂 Thanks a lot
I don’t know this poem, Derrick. These illustrations are frightening! By the way, are the crunchy carrots you dine on cooked or fresh from the fridge? I’ve been meaning to ask that. 🙂
Carrots always cooked. Yes it is an horrific story. Thanks very much, Barbara
The illustrations capture the story and emotions all on their own. It is a sad story.
It is, indeed, Lavinia. Thank you very much
The illustrations are amazing but frightening. The intent of the illustrations is a success, indeed!
Much appreciated, Eugi
Really impressive illustrations! And a super delicious dinner as always 😋
Many thanks, Ribana
Had forgotten about this old poem! Don’t recall it being so graphic!
There are a number of illustrated versions, but this id probably the most graphic. Thanks very much, sweetspontaneous
How delightfully versatile Mr Keeping’s illustrations are!
They are, Dolly. Your appreciation is much appreciated
LOL The pleasure, is mine, Derrick.
🙂