The Ballad of the White Horse by G.K. Chesterton

The Ballad of the White Horse

G.K. Chesterton

231 pages first pub 1911 (editions)

fiction classics historical poetry dark mysterious slow-paced
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The Ballad of the White Horse is one of the last great epic poems in the English language. On the one hand it describes King Alfred's battle against the Danes in 878. On the other hand it is a timeless allegory about the ongoing battle between Chr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 114 reviews

Moods

challenging 80%
adventurous 40%
inspiring 40%
tense 40%
dark 20%
informative 20%
mysterious 20%
reflective 20%
sad 20%

Pace

slow 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

4.06

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