| Author |
Doran, Dr. (John), 1807-1878 |
| LoC No. |
15001100
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| Title |
The History of Court Fools
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by deaurider, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"The History of Court Fools" by Dr. Doran is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the role and evolution of court jesters throughout history, analyzing their significance and the social dynamics surrounding them. It delves into how these figures entertained and provided critical commentary to the monarchs they served, often holding a unique position in society. The opening of this work introduces the concept of the jester from a mythological perspective, particularly through a humorous anecdote involving the gods of Olympus, where even they lament the lack of entertainment and wit. It recounts the birth of the "fool" as a divine observer who brings humor and wisdom to the courts of mortals, setting the tone for a discussion that intertwines legend, philosophy, and anecdotal evidence. Through various historical examples, the text hints at the jester's dual role as entertainer and advisor, suggesting their contributions to both joy and critical reflection in times of power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
GT: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs
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| Subject |
Fools and jesters
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
59618 |
| Release Date |
May 27, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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