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The poem highlights the valor of King Alfred the Great, portraying his struggles against Danish invaders with an idealized lens. Through the narrative, the Virgin Mary is depicted as a divine ally in Alfred's victory at the Battle of Ethandun, despite the lack of historical evidence for this event. Comprising 2,684 lines arranged in stanzas of 4 to 6 lines, it stands as one of the last great traditional epic poems in English. Celebrated as a classic, it offers profound themes accessible to readers of all ages.
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The Ballad Of The White Horse, G. K. Chesterton
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- Released
- 2023
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- G. K. Chesterton
- Publisher
- DOUBLE 9 BOOKSLLP
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 106
- ISBN13
- 9789357273343
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Poetry, Religious Topics, Classics, Christian Themes, Catholic Church
- Rating
- 4.35 out of 5
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- The poem highlights the valor of King Alfred the Great, portraying his struggles against Danish invaders with an idealized lens. Through the narrative, the Virgin Mary is depicted as a divine ally in Alfred's victory at the Battle of Ethandun, despite the lack of historical evidence for this event. Comprising 2,684 lines arranged in stanzas of 4 to 6 lines, it stands as one of the last great traditional epic poems in English. Celebrated as a classic, it offers profound themes accessible to readers of all ages.