by John Southworth · Sutton Publishing Ltd · tapa dura · ISBN 9780750917735
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Southworth presents a reign-by-reign chronicle of the English court fool from his origins in Europe and Ireland to the court of James I. The book explores the evolution of the court fool, distinguishing them from other types of jesters and highlighting their significant contributions to early theatre and literary drama. It delves into the special relationship between the fool and the monarch, examining their roles as entertainers, social commentators, and essential participants in the cultural landscape of their time.
