The Ballad of the White Horse
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Alfred the Great's victory over Danish invaders in 878 at the Battle of Ethandune is retold in G.K. Chesterton's epic poem. Chesterton likens Alfred's triumph to Christianity's ongoing battle against... Read more
Alfred the Great's victory over Danish invaders in 878 at the Battle of Ethandune is retold in G.K. Chesterton's epic poem. Chesterton likens Alfred's triumph to Christianity's ongoing battle against nihilism and heathenism. The poem is set in the Vale of the White Horse, where Alfred fought beneath an ancient horse figure etched into Berkshire hills. Chesterton's allegory of faith's power during wartime was much quoted in WWII. This edition offers an inexpensive version of the inspiring work.
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Over a thousand years ago, a king had a vision of the Virgin Mary. He was determined to rally his chiefs and fight against invaders. Alfred the Great defeated the Danish invaders in 878 at the Battle of Ethandune. In this ballad by G.K. Chesterton, Alfred's struggle is compared to Christianity's fight against nihilism and heathenism. This battle is ongoing.
This epic poem tells the story of the Vale of the White Horse, where Alfred fought the Danes beneath an ancient equine figure on the Berkshire hills. Chesterton uses this mysterious image as a symbol of the traditions that preserve humanity. He shows how faith can overcome an invasive enemy. This allegory was widely quoted during the dark days of 1940 when Britain was under attack by Nazis. This new edition is an authoritative and affordable version of Chesterton's inspiring work.
This epic poem tells the story of the Vale of the White Horse, where Alfred fought the Danes beneath an ancient equine figure on the Berkshire hills. Chesterton uses this mysterious image as a symbol of the traditions that preserve humanity. He shows how faith can overcome an invasive enemy. This allegory was widely quoted during the dark days of 1940 when Britain was under attack by Nazis. This new edition is an authoritative and affordable version of Chesterton's inspiring work.
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Subject: Language Arts
Brand: Dover Publications
Publisher Date: 07/21/2010
Author: G.K Chesterton
Dimensions: 8.50 x 5.38
UPC: 9780486475639
Pages: 132
