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The King's Mirror (Speculum regale-Konungs skuggsjá)

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"The King's Mirror (Speculum regale-Konungs skuggsjá)" by Laurence Marcellus Larson is a Norwegian didactic text written around 1250. Originally intended to educate the son of King Håkon Håkonsson, this work takes the form of a dialogue between father and son. The father offers guidance on matters of trade, courtly conduct, military strategy, and the delicate balance between church and state. Woven throughout are captivating accounts of marvels and encounters from distant lands, blending practical wisdom with medieval wonder in this example of speculum literature.

The King's Mirror (Speculum regale-Konungs skuggsjá), from the public domain. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #61264.

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16 Chapters

  1. 1.Foreword1,110 words
  2. 2.Introduction (1)8,714 words
  3. 3.Introduction (2)8,549 words
  4. 4.Introduction (3)2,634 words
  5. 5.Introduction: Name and Purpose of the Work (1)8,803 words
  6. 6.Introduction: Name and Purpose of the Work (2)8,576 words
  7. 7.Introduction: Name and Purpose of the Work (3)8,798 words
  8. 8.Introduction: Name and Purpose of the Work (4)1,662 words
  1. 9.Introduction: To the Second Part (1)8,870 words
  2. 10.Introduction: To the Second Part (2)8,824 words
  3. 11.Introduction: To the Second Part (3)8,617 words
  4. 12.Introduction: To the Second Part (4)8,685 words
  5. 13.Introduction: To the Second Part (5)8,827 words
  6. 14.Introduction: To the Second Part (6)8,490 words
  7. 15.Introduction: To the Second Part (7)8,893 words
  8. 16.Introduction: To the Second Part (8)3,827 words