The Ballad of the White Horse
- First published
- 1924
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Ballad of the White Horse" by G. K. Chesterton is a poem published in 1911. Written in traditional epic ballad form, it tells the story of Saxon King Alfred the Great's struggle against invading Danes. Hiding on a river island after near-defeat, Alfred receives a vision from the Virgin Mary. He gathers Catholic chieftains, infiltrates the enemy camp disguised as a minstrel, and leads his outnumbered forces to the climactic Battle of Ethandun, where faith and valor collide.
- White Horse, Vale of (England)
- Epic poetry
- Alfred, King of England, 849-899
- Great Britain
- Historical poetry
- Christian poetry
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #1719. The Ballad of the White Horse on Wikipedia.
