
263: The Ballad of the White Horse and Some Dudes Who Sing
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This chapter examines GK Chesterton's poem 'The Ballad of the White Horse' and its portrayal of Alfred the Great against early 20th-century philosophies. The speakers analyze Chesterton's critique of modern ideas, contrasting them with traditional values like faith and family, all set against the historical backdrop of Viking invasions.
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