Chesterton's epic poem has been conpared to the work of J.R.R. Tolkien. It tells the story of the English King Alfred, who fought the Danes in 878 A.D. But it is also the story of Christianity battling against the destructive forces of nihilism and heathenism. It is considered one of Chesterton's masterpieces.
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Chesterton's epic poem has been conpared to the work of J.R.R. Tolkien. It tells the story of the English King Alfred, who fought the Danes in 878 A.D. But it is also the story of Christianity battling against the destructive forces of nihilism and heathenism. It is considered one of Chesterton's masterpieces.
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Purchased this small book for a young priest who is passionate about Chesterton and things with a history. Not only is the volume worthy and interesting, the fact of a 1st edition "blew his mind". It was an excellent choice and a wonderful surprise. The binding was as advertized and the condition better than I expected on a book over 50 years old. Doing business with Alibris has been a pleasure.
