The Ballad of the White Horse
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- First published
- 1911
- Pages
- 92
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Prefatory Note & Dedication
8:35 -
The Vision of the King
12:04 -
The Gathering of the Chiefs
11:44 -
The Harp of Alfred
15:25 -
The Woman in the Forest
12:43 -
Ethandune: The First Stroke
12:04 -
Ethandune: The Slaying of the Chiefs
11:56 -
Ethandune: The Last Charge
14:45 -
The Scouring of the Horse
15:41
The Ballad of the White Horse (1911) is a public domain work.
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About this book
Chesterton's rousing narrative poem retells the legend of King Alfred the Great's desperate stand against the invading Danes, from his lowest hour to his triumphant rally at the Battle of Ethandune. Full of vivid imagery, ringing rhythm, and Chesterton's characteristic blend of faith, courage, and joy, it is one of the last great traditional epic poems in English. Beneath the battle lies a meditation on hope against impossible odds and the defense of civilization and Christendom. Stirring and quotable, The Ballad of the White Horse is a beloved work that has inspired readers (including wartime Britain) with its vision of steadfast courage.
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Book facts
- Author
- G. K. Chesterton
- First published
- 1911
- Reading time
- About 80 minutes
- Pages
- 92
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Classical Poetry
- Formats
- PDF, EPUB, Read online, Audiobook
- Audio read by
- Joshua B. Christensen