• The Ballad of the White Horse (Version 2) by G. K. Chesterton

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The Ballad of the White Horse (Version 2) by G. K. Chesterton

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  • The Ballad of the White Horse is a poem by G K Chesterton about the idealized exploits of the Saxon King Alfred the Great, published in 1911. Written in ballad form, the work is usually considered an epic poem. The poem narrates how Alfred was able to defeat the invading Danes at the Battle of Ethandun under the auspices of God working through the agency of the Virgin Mary. In addition to being a narration of Alfred's militaristic and political accomplishments, it is also considered a Catholic allegory. Chesterton incorporates a significant amount of philosophy into the basic structure of the story. (Introduction by Wikipedia)
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  • Book VIII - The Scouring of the Horse

    Book VIII - The Scouring of the Horse
    Jul 16 2023
    15 mins
  • Book VII - Ethandune: The Last Charge

    Book VII - Ethandune: The Last Charge
    Jul 16 2023
    15 mins
  • Book VI - Ethandune: The Slaying of the Chiefs

    Book VI - Ethandune: The Slaying of the Chiefs
    Jul 16 2023
    12 mins

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