Alfred Noyes Quotes

A collection of quotes by Alfred Noyes.

Alfred Noyes (1880-1958) was an English author and poet. Born in Staffordshire, he gained recognition for his lyrical poetry and narrative verse. Noyes is best known for his poem "The Highwayman," first published in 1906, which romanticizes the 18th-century world of highway robbers. His other notable works include "Tales of the Mermaid Tavern" (1913) and "The Moon is Up" (1917). Throughout his career, Noyes displayed a strong love for nature and a fascination with exploring themes of love, adventure, and the human spirit. He made a significant contribution to early 20th-century English literature.

It mocks me as it flies, I know: All too soon the gleam will

It mocks me as it flies, I know: All too soon the gleam will go; Yet I love it and shall love My dream that brooks no narrower bars Than bind the darkening heavens above, My Jack o'Lanthorn of the stars: Then, I'll follow it no more, I'll light the lamp: I'll close the door.

Love Dreams Light Door

Dawn, ever bearing some divine increase Of beauty, love, and

Dawn, ever bearing some divine increase Of beauty, love, and wisdom round the world, Dawn, like a wild-rose in the fields of heaven Washed grey with dew, awoke, and found the barque At anchor in a little land-locked bay.

Wisdom Life Beauty Love

Critics, you have been so kind, I would not have you think m

Critics, you have been so kind, I would not have you think me blind To all the wisdom that you preach; Yet before I strictlier run In straiter lines of chiselled speech, Give me one more hour, just one Hour to hunt the fairy gleam That flutters through this childish dream.

Wisdom Life Dreams

Beauty is a fading flower, Truth is but a wizard's tower, Wh

Beauty is a fading flower, Truth is but a wizard's tower, Where a solemn death-bell tolls, And a forest round it rolls.

Death Truth Beauty