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Ballad of the White Horse (Version 3)

Ballad of the White Horse (Version 3)

By: G. K. Chesterton
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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 LambCopyright Children's Genre Art Christianity Literary History & Criticism Spirituality
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  • Ballad of the White Horse Version 3 - G K Chesterton

    Ballad of the White Horse Version 3 - G K Chesterton
    May 8 2026
    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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