The Mirror of the World
Original Language of Print: Middle English
Date of Original Printing: 1481
Work of Transcription and Translation Completed: 2022
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Historical Background
The Mirror of the World is a general knowledge encyclopedia of the seven liberal arts deemed worthy for noble youths to learn. This work was printed by William Caxton in 1481 as a translation from French (L’Image du Monde by Gautheir de Metz written in 1245 for Duke John of Berry and Auverne), which itself was a translation from Latin (Imago Mundi by Honorius of Autun written in the 12th century). The work itself is divided into three books. The font is a form of Blackletter Textualis, modeled on Caxton's typefaces at the time.
Available Formats
At present "The Book of Saint Albans" is only available in print, and can be purchased here. In the near future, efforts will be made to digitize it so that it will be available on ereaders.
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