The Ballad of the White Horse
An English epic poem that follows the exploits of Alfred the Great in his defense of Christian civilization in England from the heathen nihilism of the North. Following a string of defeats at the hands of the invading Danes, a vision from heaven in the river island of Athelney fills Alfred with joy and hope. Though it gives no promise of victory in the coming struggle, it inspires him to rally his chieftains for a last stand against the invading hordes. His adventures lead throughout the country as he gathers his men, and take him through the Danish camps disguised as a minstrel before culminating in the Battle of Ethandune and the prophesying of the enemy's subtle return in the ages to come. (Summary by Joshua B. Christensen)
Genre(s): Epics
Language: English
| Section | Chapter | Reader | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play 00 | Prefatory Note & Dedication | Joshua B. Christensen |
00:08:35 |
| Play 01 | The Vision of the King | Joshua B. Christensen |
00:12:04 |
| Play 02 | The Gathering of the Chiefs | Joshua B. Christensen |
00:11:44 |
| Play 03 | The Harp of Alfred | Joshua B. Christensen |
00:15:25 |
| Play 04 | The Woman in the Forest | Joshua B. Christensen |
00:12:43 |
| Play 05 | Ethandune: The First Stroke | Joshua B. Christensen |
00:12:04 |
| Play 06 | Ethandune: The Slaying of the Chiefs | Joshua B. Christensen |
00:11:56 |
| Play 07 | Ethandune: The Last Charge | Joshua B. Christensen |
00:14:45 |
| Play 08 | The Scouring of the Horse | Joshua B. Christensen |
00:15:41 |