More than a thousand years ago, the ruler of a beleaguered kingdom saw a vision of the Virgin Mary that moved him to rally his chiefs and make a last stand. Alfred the Great freed his realm from Dan……続きを見る
Welcome to Cafés! Somewhere to eat and forget about work, where we can meet friends and not think about love, where we can meet lovers and be too nervous to eat. In Holly Pester's unique lyric, the ……続きを見る
A rousing ballad based on the true story of legendary Saxon king Alfred the Great
In the dark times before a unified England, warring tribes roved and sparred for territory across the British Isles.……続きを見る
In "George Bernard Shaw," G.K. Chesterton delves deep into the life and work of one of the most provocative playwrights of the early 20th century. Through his characteristic wit and eloquent prose, ……続きを見る
A thoroughly representative selection of the poetry of John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester. Rochester (1647–1680) was among the worst (best?) of the Restoration rakes, and also one of the period’s be……続きを見る
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 Alfredಙs battle against the Danes in 878. On the other hand it is a timel……続きを見る
Oliver Twist es una de las novelas más célebres de la literatura universal y la más conocida del escritor inglés Charles Dickens. Escrita entre 1837 y 1839, se presenta en ella la sociedad inglesa d……続きを見る
著者:Giles Terera
出版社: Nick Hern Books
発売日: 2022年04月07日
'This story showed me who I am and what I must do.'
Over two hundred years ago, Olaudah Equiano changed the world. After reading reports of the British ship Zong, where 132 enslaved Africans were th……続きを見る
In rooms like this room people lie. Not little lies, the kinds of lies that kill people, or worse…
In this room, or in rooms like this room, they use phrases like collateral damage, like extraordina……続きを見る
This edition includes the following editor's introduction:G. K. Chesterton, the man beyond the writer
Originally published in 1911, "The Ballad of the White Horse" is a poem by G. K. Chesterton ab……続きを見る
This early work by G. K. Chesterton was originally published in 1915. Gilbert Keith Chesterton was born in London in 1874. He studied at the Slade School of Art, and upon graduating began to work as……続きを見る
This early work by G. K. Chesterton was originally published in 1900. Gilbert Keith Chesterton was born in London in 1874. He studied at the Slade School of Art, and upon graduating began to work as……続きを見る
This early work by G. K. Chesterton was originally published in 1900. Gilbert Keith Chesterton was born in London in 1874. He studied at the Slade School of Art, and upon graduating began to work as……続きを見る
This early work by G. K. Chesterton was originally published in 1913. Gilbert Keith Chesterton was born in London in 1874. He studied at the Slade School of Art, and upon graduating began to work as……続きを見る
This early work by G. K. Chesterton was originally published in 1903. Gilbert Keith Chesterton was born in London in 1874. He studied at the Slade School of Art, and upon graduating began to work as……続きを見る
The Napoleon of Notting Hill novel written by G. K. Chesterton.This book wrote in 1904,set in a nearly unchanged London in 1984.The novel is philosophical, contemplating the value and meaning of man……続きを見る
Greybeards at Play by the English writer,poet,philosopher,dramatist,journalist, orator, lay theologian, biographer, and literary and art critic, G. K. Chesterton.Chesterton is well known for his fic……続きを見る
The global economy is a mess. The crash has landed, the tide's swept out, and it's taken our hope with it. There's less in our pockets and more to be spent. The rich have got richer, the middle's sq……続きを見る
In May 1969, David Oluwale's body was pulled from the River Aire in Leeds. Eighteen months later, the investigation into his death was to rip apart the Yorkshire police force as two officers were pr……続きを見る
In his collection "Poems," G.K. Chesterton masterfully weaves together a rich tapestry of themes including faith, nature, and the human condition, showcasing his unique flair for paradox and humor. ……続きを見る
著者:GK Chesterton
出版社: Copyright Group
発売日: 2012年10月11日
Poetry is a fascinating use of language. With almost a million words at its command it is not surprising that these Isles have produced some of the most beautiful, moving and descriptive verse throu……続きを見る
Regularly the subject of cartoonists and satirical novelists, Mary Robinson achieved public notoriety as the mistress of the young Prince of Wales (George IV). Her association with figures such as W……続きを見る
A collection of 16 poems by G.K. Chesterton. All of the poems in this book, except for "The Strange Ascetic" are taken from "The Flying Inn", a book by the same author.
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Gilbert K. Chesterton has kept his finest energies for fashioning the verses and symbolism of this ballad-epic ー the story of King Alfred and the Danes. The London Nation said of the book: "We are ……続きを見る
The Ballad of the White Horse is a poem by G. K. Chesterton about the idealised exploits of the Saxon King Alfred the Great, published in 1911. Written inballad form, the work is usually considered ……続きを見る
The Ballad of the White Horse is a poem by G. K. Chesterton about the idealised exploits of the Saxon King Alfred the Great, published in 1911. Written in ballad form, the work has been described as……続きを見る
The Ballad of the White Horse is a poem by G. K. Chesterton about the idealised exploits of the Saxon King Alfred the Great, published in 1911. Written inballad form, the work is usually considered ……続きを見る
The Club of Queer Trades is a collection of stories by G. K. Chesterton first published in 1905. Each story in the collection is centered on a person who is making his living by some novel and extra……続きを見る
著者:G K Chesterton
出版社: Parvus Magna Press
発売日: 2016年05月04日
The Ballad of the White Horse - This is the full text of G K Chesterton's epic poem about King Alfred the great and the battle of Ethandune or Edington in May 878 AD.
This edition of Ballad of the W……続きを見る