Ballad of the White Horse (Version 3)
By G. K. Chesterton · Running time 01:42:45 · Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, Epics, Christian Fiction
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This epic poem is about Alfred the Great's defense of Christian England against the pagan Viking invaders. The decisive battle is fought in sight of a white horse mark made on a hill, after which the poem is named. As the white horse mark must be continually maintained by weeding to be clearly seen, Chesterton sees it as a symbol of the continual struggle to maintain the Christian culture and values for which Alfred the Great fought. - Summary by Robin Lamb
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