Is the highway man a ballad?

Yes, "The Highwayman" is a ballad. It is a narrative poem that tells a story in a traditional style. Here are further features that make 'The Highwayman' a ballad:

- Rhyme scheme: The poem follows the traditional ABAB rhyme scheme in almost every quatrain.

- Narrative Structure: The poem tells a story of the Highwayman and Bess, the landlord's daughter. The story has the classic ballad traits of love and loss.

- Supernatural Elements: The appearance of the ghost of the highwayman adds a touch of the supernatural to the poem, which is a common element of traditional ballads.

- Tragic Ending: Like many traditional ballads, "The Highwayman" ends tragically, with the death of both Bess and the Highwayman.