Jack, a thrice Blessed man, is condemned to die by his fellow Paladins. A Princess seeks answers on the borders of her Kingdom, while an ancient enemy is once again on the march. A tale of war and forgiveness, of new beginnings and endings, told among the green fields of Ispe.

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 timeless allegory about the ongoing battle between Christianity and the forces of nihilistic heathenism. Filled with colorful characters, thrilling battles and mystical visions, it is as lively as it is profound. Chesterton incorporates brilliant imagination, atmosphere, moral concern, chronological continuity, wisdom and fancy. He makes his stanzas reverberate with sound, and hurries his readers into the heart of the battle. This deluxe volume is the definitive edition of the poem. It exactly reproduces the 1928 edition with Robert Austinಙs beautiful woodcuts, and includes a thorough introduction and wonderful endnotes by Sister Bernadette Sheridan, from her 60 years researching the poem. Illustrated.

Twenty-four important works, focusing on Wilde's poetic legacy, offer important clues to themes and subjects that preoccupied this gifted writer in other works. Includes The Ballad of Reading Gaol, a powerful indictment of the degradation and inhumanity of prison life; "The Sphinx," "The Grave of Keats," "The Harlot's House," and 20 others.

Gilbert K. Chesterton has kept his finest energies for fashioning the verses and symbolism of this ballad-epic — the story of King Alfred and the Danes. The London Nation said of the book: "We are certainly inclined to prophesy that 'The Ballad of the White Horse' will live very much longer than any other of Mr. Chesterton's writings. It is the best and most important thing he has done."

Work 1: Revel in the poetic genius of “Poems, with The Ballad of Reading Gaol by Oscar Wilde.” Wilde's collection of poems showcases his wit, aesthetic sensibility, and poignant reflections. The inclusion of "The Ballad of Reading Gaol" adds a haunting exploration of Wilde's experiences in prison, creating a collection that resonates with both beauty and introspection. Work 2: Immerse yourself in the exotic and dramatic with “Salomé: A Tragedy in One Act by Oscar Wilde.” Wilde's play unfolds in a world of decadence and desire as it explores the biblical story of Salome. Filled with rich symbolism and sensual imagery, this one-act tragedy is a captivating blend of Wilde's distinctive style and provocative themes. Work 3: Indulge in the satirical charm of “Lady Windermere's Fan by Oscar Wilde.” Wilde's comedy of manners delves into the intricacies of high society, morality, and the consequences of societal expectations. With sharp wit and clever dialogue, Wilde weaves a tale that combines humor with insightful commentary on the conventions of Victorian society.

Notebook containing an illustrated typescript (64 pages) of Seeger's poem, The Ballad of Hattonchatel, published in 1921.

A comprehensive film guide featuring films and television shows of the great American western. The stories of the men and women who tamed the old West. Also featuring actors and directors who made these films possible.

On February 21, 1803, Colonel Edward (Ned) Marcus Despard was publicly hanged and decapitated in London before a crowd of 20,000 for organizing a revolutionary conspiracy to overthrow King George III. His black Caribbean wife, Catherine (Kate), helped to write his gallows speech in which he proclaimed that he was a friend to the poor and oppressed. He expressed trust that “the principles of freedom, of humanity, and of justice will triumph over falsehood, tyranny, and delusion.” And yet the world turned. From the connected events of the American, French, Haitian, and failed Irish Revolutions, to the Anthropocene’s birth amidst enclosures, war-making global capitalism, slave labor plantations, and factory machine production, Red Round Globe Hot Burning throws readers into the pivotal moment of the last two millennia. This monumental history, packed with a wealth of detail, presents a comprehensive chronicle of the resistance to the demise of communal regimes. Peter Linebaugh’s extraordinary narrative recovers the death-defying heroism of extended networks of underground resisters fighting against privatization of the commons accomplished by two new political entities, the U.S.A. and the U.K., that we now know would dispossess people around the world through today. Red Round Globe Hot Burning is the culmination of a lifetime of research—encapsulated through an epic tale of love.