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Язык: English
Автор(ы): G. K. Chesterton,
Жанр(ы): Мифы, легенды и сказки, Эпосы, Христианская проза,
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[1/9] Prefatory Note and Dedication
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