The magic ring, Vol. 1 (of 3)
The Magic Ring is a romance of knights and enchantment by the German writer Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué, author of Undine, published in German in 1813 and translated into English by R. P. Gillies in 1825. This is the first of three volumes. The young Otto von Trautwangen, raised in a Swabian castle, sets out on his first adventures and becomes entangled in the fate of a ring that passes from hand to hand, drawing together a Norman knight, a Moorish princess, a lady of the woods and a cast of pilgrims and crusaders across Europe and the East. Gillies prefaces the volume with a letter on his meetings with Fouqué in Berlin; readers of Scott will recognize the influence running both ways. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about The magic ring, Vol. 1 (of 3)
The magic ring, Vol. 1 (of 3) by Friedrich de La Motte-Fouqué 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 magic ring, Vol. 1 (of 3) online?
Yes. The magic ring, Vol. 1 (of 3) 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 magic ring, Vol. 1 (of 3) free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The magic ring, Vol. 1 (of 3) 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 magic ring, Vol. 1 (of 3) in the public domain?
Yes. The magic ring, Vol. 1 (of 3) by Friedrich de La Motte-Fouqué is a public-domain work, here in the translation by R. P. Gillies. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The magic ring, Vol. 1 (of 3)?
About 3 h 37 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 magic ring, Vol. 1 (of 3)?
The magic ring, Vol. 1 (of 3) by Friedrich de La Motte-Fouqué is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
