A rousing ballad based on the true story of legendary Saxon king Alfred the Great In the dark times before a unified England, warring tribes roved and sparred for territory across the British Isles. The Ballad of the White Horse records the deeds and military accomplishments of Alfred the Great as he defeats the invading Danes at the Battle of Ethandun. Published in 1911, this poem follows the battlefrom the gathering of the chiefs to the last war crywith a care to rhythm, sound, and language that makes it a magnificent work of art as well as a vital piece of English history. A significant influence on the structure of Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, The Ballad of the White Horse transforms the thrilling exploits of a courageous leader into an inspirational Christian allegory. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
G. K. Chesterton
Ballad of the White Horse [EPUB ebook]
An Epic Poem
Ballad of the White Horse [EPUB ebook]
An Epic Poem
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Langue Anglais ● Format EPUB ● Pages 92 ● ISBN 9781504022484 ● Maison d’édition Open Road Media ● Publié 2015 ● Téléchargeable 3 fois ● Devise EUR ● ID 4498014 ● Protection contre la copie Adobe DRM
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