The King's Mirror (Speculum regale-Konungs skuggsjá)
The King's Mirror is an Old Norse work of instruction written in Norway in the thirteenth century by an unknown author. It takes the form of a dialogue in which a father answers his son's questions about the right way to live. The first part follows the life of a merchant and turns into a remarkable survey of the northern world: tides and winds, the marvels of Ireland and Iceland, volcanic fires, whales and sea monsters, the climate of Greenland and the northern lights. The second part moves to the royal court, its manners and duties. Laurence Marcellus Larson's English translation, with introduction and notes, appeared in 1917. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The King's Mirror (Speculum regale-Konungs skuggsjá)
The King's Mirror (Speculum regale-Konungs skuggsjá) by Anonymous can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The King's Mirror (Speculum regale-Konungs skuggsjá) online?
Yes. The King's Mirror (Speculum regale-Konungs skuggsjá) opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The King's Mirror (Speculum regale-Konungs skuggsjá) free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The King's Mirror (Speculum regale-Konungs skuggsjá) is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The King's Mirror (Speculum regale-Konungs skuggsjá) in the public domain?
Yes. The King's Mirror (Speculum regale-Konungs skuggsjá) by Anonymous is a public-domain work, here in the translation by Laurence Marcellus Larson. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The King's Mirror (Speculum regale-Konungs skuggsjá)?
About 7 h 47 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The King's Mirror (Speculum regale-Konungs skuggsjá)?
The King's Mirror (Speculum regale-Konungs skuggsjá) by Anonymous is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
