Fools and Jesters in Literature, Art, and History: A Bio-Bibliographical Sourcebook

by Vicki K. Janik

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Jesters and fools have existed as important and consistent figures in nearly all cultures. Sometimes referred to as clowns, they are typological characters who have conventional roles in the arts, often using nonsense to subvert existing order. But fools are also a part of social and religious history, and they frequently play key roles in the rituals that support and shape a society's system of beliefs. This reference book includes alphabetically...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0313297851

ISBN13:9780313297854

Release Date:May 1998

Publisher:Greenwood

Length:576 Pages

Weight:2.20 lbs.

Dimensions:1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Education & Reference History & Criticism Humanities Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections Literature Movements & Periods Performing Arts Reference

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