The Ballad of the White Horse is a poem by G. K. Chesterton about the idealised exploits of the Saxon King Alfred the Great, published in 1911. [1] Written in ballad form, the work has been described as one of the last great traditional epic poems ever written in the English language. [ 2 ]

2023年4月18日 · Before the gods that made the gods Had drunk at dawn their fill, The White Horse of the White Horse Vale Was hoary on the hill. Age beyond age on British land, Aeons on aeons gone, Was peace and war in western hills, And the White Horse looked on.

1999年4月1日 · "The Ballad of the White Horse" by G. K. Chesterton is a poetic narrative written in the early 20th century. The work encompasses a mythical retelling of the story of King Alfred the Great, blending history and legend to explore themes of faith, struggle, and national identity amid the backdrop of Alfred’s battles against the Danish invasions.

2015年5月2日 · Age beyond age on British land, Aeons on aeons gone, Was peace and war in western hills, And the White Horse looked on. For the White Horse knew England When there was none to know; He saw the first oar break or bend, He saw heaven fall and the world end, O God, how long ago.

2024年12月31日 · A tradition connects the ultimate victory of Alfred with the valley in Berkshire called the Vale of the White Horse. I have seen doubts of the tradition, which may be valid doubts.

High on a Berkshire hill overlooking the valley where Alfred fought the Danes, is an ancient image of a White Horse. The silhouette was formed long ago when the turf covering the underlying chalk was removed, setting off the distinct white figure against the green hillside.

2008年2月20日 · The Ballad of the White Horse by G.K. Chesterton is an epic poem about King Alfred the Great's defense of Christian civilization in England.

2011年5月13日 · Read, review and discuss the The Ballad of the White Horse poem by Gilbert Keith Chesterton on Poetry.com

The White Horse of the White Horse Vale Was hoary on the hill. Age beyond age on British land, fons on zons gone, Was peace and war in western hills, And the White Horse looked on. For the White Horse knew England When there was none to know; He saw the first oar break or bend, He saw heaven fall and the world end,

2009年10月20日 · The ballad of the White Horse by Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936. Publication date 1911 Topics Alfred, King of England, 849-899 Publisher New York, John Lane Company Collection library_of_congress; americana Contributor The Library of Congress Language English Item Size 165.7M