The King's Mirror (Speculum regale-Konungs skuggsjá) by Laurence Marcellus Larson
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| Translator | Larson, Laurence Marcellus, 1868-1938 |
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| Title | The King's Mirror (Speculum regale-Konungs skuggsjá) |
| Series Title | The Library of Scandinavian Literature |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konungs_skuggsj%C3%A1 |
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| Summary | "The King's Mirror" by Laurence Marcellus Larson is a historical account written in the 13th century. This work serves as a didactic manual aimed at guiding young men who aspire to roles in the higher echelons of society, particularly focusing on themes pertinent to kingship, governance, and morality within the context of medieval Norwegian culture. The opening of the book sets the stage by exploring the cultural and historical landscape of the 13th century, emphasizing the intellectual independence and literary contributions of the Scandinavian people during a time often overshadowed by larger powers in Europe. It introduces the dialogue format between a father and son, where the father imparts wisdom on various topics, including the importance of a king's conduct, the ethical and theoretical dimensions of royal duty, and the natural phenomena relevant to navigation and trade. The text invites readers into a thoughtful examination of the moral responsibilities tied to rulership, the cultivation of knowledge for a successful career, and the enduring significance of reputation in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Encyclopedias and dictionaries -- Early works to 1600 |
| Subject | Scandinavia -- Civilization |
| Subject | Education of princes |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61264 |
| Release Date | Jan 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 480 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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