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The Ballad of the White Horse by G. K. Chesterton is a poetic work that draws on Anglo‑Saxon history. It references King Alfred of England and Christian institutions, exploring military and political life in medieval England while employing verse form.
First publish date: 1911
Genre: Poetry/Narrative Poetry
Authors: Gilbert Keith Chesterton
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