"Horatius at the Bridge"

From What Your Third Grader Needs to Know

Written by E.D. Hirsch

Grade:

3-5

ISBN-13:

978-0553394665

Publisher:

Bantam (2015)

Since 1842, this classic ballad has inspired many to courage, self-sacrifice, and patriotism. It is reportedly Winston Churchill’s favorite poem, who memorized all 70 stanzas as a boy, believing it would inspire courage in him. Introducing this ballad to students at a young age will spur them on to remember not only important Western history but also encourage them to learn about virtues that are necessary and good for people and societies at any time and in any generation.