The Great Jester

Author : Beatrice K. Otto
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2001-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780226640914

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Fools Are Everywhere by Beatrice K. Otto Pdf

In this lively work, Beatrice K. Otto takes us on a journey around the world in search of one of the most colorful characters in history—the court jester. Though not always clad in cap and bells, these witty, quirky characters crop up everywhere, from the courts of ancient China and the Mogul emperors of India to those of medieval Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. With a wealth of anecdotes, jokes, quotations, epigraphs, and illustrations (including flip art), Otto brings to light little-known jesters, highlighting their humanizing influence on people with power and position and placing otherwise remote historical figures in a more idiosyncratic, intimate light. Most of the work on the court jester has concentrated on Europe; Otto draws on previously untranslated classical Chinese writings and other sources to correct this bias and also looks at jesters in literature, mythology, and drama. Written with wit and humor, Fools Are Everywhere is the most comprehensive look at these roguish characters who risked their necks not only to mock and entertain but also to fulfill a deep and widespread human and social need.

Author : Morley Roberts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Electronic
ISBN : IND:32000009266737

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The Great Jester by Morley Roberts Pdf

Author : John Southworth
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752479866

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Fools and Jesters at the English Court by John Southworth Pdf

Fools have been a feature of virtually every recorded culture in the history of civilization, making significant contributions to the development of early theatre and literary drama. This book offers a reign by reign chronicle of English court fools.

Author : Mansour Bahrami
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1438987943

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The Court Jester by Mansour Bahrami Pdf

Bahrami also talks about his friendships with some of the great tennis players - Bjorn Borg, John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors, Ilie Nastase, Henri Leconte - and many others. Inspirational, funny and truly original, this is much more than a sports autobiography. It is the story of one man's success against all the odds, set against the backdrop of a country in the midst of revolution and war. But, above all, it is Mansour Bahrami's undiminished passion for tennis and his amazing adventures on and off the court which make this book an exceptional read.

Author : Vicki K. Janik
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 571 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1998-05-21
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780313033575

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Fools and Jesters in Literature, Art, and History by Vicki K. Janik Pdf

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 arranged entries for approximately 60 fools and jesters from a wide range of cultures. Included are entries for performers from American popular culture, such as Woody Allen, Mae West, Charlie Chaplin, and the Marx Brothers; literary characters, such as Shakespeare's Falstaff, Rabelais' Gargantua and Pantagruel, and Singer's Gimpel; and cultural and mythological figures, such as India's Birbal, the American circus clown, the Native American Coyote, Taishu Engeki of Japan, Hephaestus, Loki the Norse fool, schlimiels and schlimazels, and the drag queen. The entries, written by expert contributors, are critical as well as informative. Each begins with a biographical, artistic, religious, or historical background section, which places the subject within a larger cultural and historical context. A description and analysis follow. This section may include a discussion of the fool's appearance, gender role, ethical and moral roles, social function, and relationship to such themes as nature, time, and mortality. The entry then discusses the critical reception of the subject and concludes with an extensive bibliography of general works.

Author : François Rabelais,Peter Anthony Motteux
Publisher : Barnes & Noble Publishing
Page : 740 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0760763143

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Gargantua and Pantagruel by François Rabelais,Peter Anthony Motteux Pdf

The World Literature series reproduces the greatest books the world over with only the highest production standards. History, philosophy, psychology, political theory, fiction, and ancient texts are now accessible to everyone at an extremely affordable price.

Author : Barbara O'Connor
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08-31
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781429994682

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The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester by Barbara O'Connor Pdf

An amazing secret has tumbled off a freight train into Carter, Georgia, and Owen Jester is the only person who knows about it. If he can simply manage to evade his grandfather's snappish housekeeper, organize his two best friends, and keep his nosy neighbor, Viola, at bay, he just might be in for the summer of a lifetime. With her trademark wit and easy charm, Barbara O'Connor spins a fantastic fable of friends, enemies, and superbly slimy bullfrogs. This title has Common Core connections.

Author : David Saltzman
Publisher : Jester & Pharley Phund
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0964456311

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Bufón Ha Perdido Su Gracia by David Saltzman Pdf

When they discover that laughter is missing from their kingdom, a jester and his helpmate set out on a quest to find it.

Author : James Patterson,Andrew Gross
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2004-02-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0446613843

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The Jester by James Patterson,Andrew Gross Pdf

You are about to begin the most thrilling James Patterson novel yet. Hugh De Luc returns from the Crusades to discover that his terrifying nightmare has just begun. Merciless killers have slain his young son, kidnapped his wife, Sophie, and destroyed his town in their search for a priceless relic from the Crucifixion. Hugh's quest to find Sophie is one of the most pulse-pounding adventures, mysteries, and unforgettable love stories in all of thriller fiction.

Author : Sam Maggs
Publisher : Dark Horse Comics
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-07
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781506723761

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Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins--Jester Lavorre by Sam Maggs Pdf

What's a nice tiefling like Jester doing in a party like the Mighty Nein? Jester Lavorre had an unconventional upbringing, even for one born in cosmopolitan Nicodranas. Daughter of the famed Ruby of the Sea, she had many opportunities for mischief as a small child, of which she took full advantage! Dive into the mystery of Jester's early years, her first meeting with the Traveler, and the fateful events that set her on a path to eventually join the Mighty Nein. Jester's story is brought to life by writer Sam Maggs (Captain Marvel; The Unstoppable Wasp) with art by Hunter Severn Bonyun, in direct consultation with Laura Bailey! It's available as a gorgeous hardcover, ready to take its place in your Critical Role library!

Author : Robert Pfister
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781496962058

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Jester and Zara by Robert Pfister Pdf

Unwittingly Jester, a knight protectorate of the kingdom, becomes imprinted by a newly hatched dragon. Gradually the little dragon and Jester bond. Her antics and amazing abilities are a handful. His love interest in the Grey Princess blossoms despite the dragon’s antics. Meanwhile a nemesis of the kingdom threatens the peace by way of a massive invasion. A call to all the dragons in the kingdom goes out. A war is about to be fought in the skies over the kingdom. The human-dragon bond will be tested fully!

Author : Tony Mitchell
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781408148631

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Dario Fo by Tony Mitchell Pdf

The first and only full-length critical study of Dario Fo, the 1997 Nobel Prize for Literature Winner This book, now extensively rewritten and updated, remains the only full-length critical study to cover various phases of Dario Fo's theatrical career. It looks at Fo's political influences and also the influence on his work of various theatrical motifs, including the great clown traditions which stretch back to the middle ages. The political work of Dario Fo and his wife/collaborator Franca Rame is charted from the 1960s up to the present to give the reader clear insight into this playwright/performer's unique literary and theatrical strengths. Each of Fo's plays and productions is discussed at length and the author has included an extensive and updated bibliography which includes full production details, quotes and writings about Fo. Always a popular performer in his native Italy, Fo has been one of the world's most performed dramatists. In the author's words: he is the "people's court jester".

Author : Flügel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1831
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UBBE:UBBE-00026886

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Budget of Mirth, Or the Jester's Multhum in Parvo by Flügel Pdf

Author : Dewey Lambdin
Publisher : Canelo
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781788633277

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Jester's Fortune by Dewey Lambdin Pdf

All the technical details and swashbuckling action scenes readers have come to expect from Dewey Lambdin. Fresh from his successes along the French coast, Commander Alan Lewrie is dispatched to the Adriatic to patrol the shores of Italy and intercept any French ships trying to reinforce Napoleon's armies. The four ship squadron the HMS Jester has joined emerge victorious from the first few skirmishes, but it soon becomes evident, even to Lewrie, that the British forces need reinforcements. The aid they receive, however, might be the most terrifying aspect of the war yet... and a lethal mistake. Eighth in The Alan Lewrie Naval Adventures, Jester's Fortune is perfect for fans of John Drake, Julian Stockwin and Patrick O’Brian. Praise for Dewey Lambdin ‘You could get addicted to this series. Easily’ New York Times Book Review 'The best naval series since C. S. Forester' Library Journal ‘Fast-moving... A hugely likeable hero, a huge cast of sharply drawn supporting characters: there's nothing missing. Wonderful stuff’ Kirkus Reviews

Author : Simon Rich
Publisher : Serpent's Tail
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781782833864

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Hits and Misses by Simon Rich Pdf

WINNER OF THE 2019 THURBER PRIZE FOR AMERICAN HUMOR 'Genius ... Who could ask for more? You can give his books to people and just watch them laugh. Only after you've snorted through them yourself, though' Evening Standard From a bitter tell-all by a horse who made a man famous and then got left behind to a gushing magazine profile of one of your favorite World War II dictators, these stories trawl through history to skewer our obsession with fame and fortune - all the way from ancient Babylon to Hollywood. What father-to-be wouldn't feel a little jealous when his baby outstrips his success from the womb? And what happens when a film critic is forced to live in the movies he so cruelly damned? Loved in the UK by celebs, writers and readers alike, from Lauren Laverne to Matt Haig and Caitlin Moran, Simon Rich is back with his funniest and most personal collection of stories to date.