[.ca] The Ballad of the White Horse (ISBN 0898708907)

A great, good read:
One of the great poems in the English language--and certainly a top contender for the greatest narrative poem. A retelling of the Alfred the Great's defeat of Guthrum and the Danes at the Battle of Ethandune (or the victory of the true power of Christianity over the inherent weakness of paganism), written to be read aloud or to oneself (but please do read it aloud). A ranking of ten stars would be more accurate. \oThis review refers to the first edition.\c

Magnificent:
White Horse is nothing less than the greatest epic poem in the English language. It is the crowning glory of Christendom's greatest wordsmith.