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Ballad of the White Horse (Version 2), The by G. K. Chesterton (1874 - 1936)

Ballad of the White Horse (Version 2), The by G. K. Chesterton (1874 - 1936)

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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)Copyright Audiobooks On Line
Episodes
  • Book VIII - The Scouring of the Horse

    Book VIII - The Scouring of the Horse
    Jun 5 2026
    15 mins
  • Book VI - Ethandune: The Slaying of the Chiefs

    Book VI - Ethandune: The Slaying of the Chiefs
    Jun 5 2026
    12 mins
  • Book I - The Vision of the King

    Book I - The Vision of the King
    Jun 5 2026
    11 mins
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