The Ballad of the White Horse: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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The Ballad of the White Horse is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith) (1874–1936).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Ballad of the White Horse" by G. K. Chesterton is a poem published in 1911. Written in traditional epic ballad form, it tells the story of Saxon King Alfred the Great's struggle against invading Danes. Hiding on a river island after near-defeat, Alfred receives a vision from the Virgin Mary. He gathers Catholic chieftains, infiltrates the enemy camp disguised as a minstrel, and leads his outnumbered forces to the climactic Battle of Ethandun, where faith and valor collide.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Ballad of the White Horse
- Author credits: Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith) (1874–1936)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Alfred, King of England, 849-899 -- Poetry
- Christian poetry
- Epic poetry
- Great Britain -- History -- Alfred, 871-899 -- Poetry
- Historical poetry
- White Horse, Vale of (England) -- Poetry
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Poetry
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