Mentor New York

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...

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Jul 16, 2023

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Episodes

Book VIII - The Scouring of the Horse 16.07.2023
Book VII - Ethandune: The Last Charge 16.07.2023
Book VI - Ethandune: The Slaying of the Chiefs 16.07.2023
Book V - Ethandune: The First Stroke 16.07.2023
Book IV - The Woman in the Forest 16.07.2023
Book III - The Harp of Alfred 16.07.2023
Book II - The Gathering of the Chiefs 16.07.2023
Book I - The Vision of the King 16.07.2023
Prefatory Note & Dedication 16.07.2023

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