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    The Ballad of the White Horse
    The Ballad of the White Horse
    The Ballad of the White Horse
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    The Ballad of the White Horse

    By G. K. Chesterton

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    "The Ballad of the White Horse" is a poem by G. K. Chesterton. It tells about the idealized exploits of the Saxon King Alfred the Great. The work has been described as one of the last great traditional epic poems ever written in the English language. The poem speaks of the deeds of Alfred, who was able to defeat the invading Danes at the Battle of Ethandun with the aid of the Virgin Mary.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDigiCat
    Release dateMay 28, 2022
    ISBN8596547010067
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    G. K. Chesterton

    G.K. Chesterton (1874–1936) was an English writer, philosopher and critic known for his creative wordplay. Born in London, Chesterton attended St. Paul’s School before enrolling in the Slade School of Fine Art at University College. His professional writing career began as a freelance critic where he focused on art and literature. He then ventured into fiction with his novels The Napoleon of Notting Hill and The Man Who Was Thursday as well as a series of stories featuring Father Brown.

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