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 battle—from the gathering of the chiefs to the last war cry—with 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.
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- 92 pages
- English
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LiteratureTable of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Publisher’s Note
- Prefatory Note
- DEDICATION
- BOOK I. THE VISION OF THE KING
- BOOK II. THE GATHERING OF THE CHIEFS
- BOOK III. THE HARP OF ALFRED
- BOOK IV. THE WOMAN IN THE FOREST
- BOOK V. ETHANDUNE: THE FIRST STROKE
- BOOK VI. ETHANDUNE: THE SLAYING OF THE CHIEFS
- BOOK VII. ETHANDUNE: THE LAST CHARGE
- BOOK VIII. THE SCOURING OF THE HORSE
- Copyright
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