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100	1		_aDoran, Dr. _q(John), _d1807-1878
245	1	4	_aThe History of Court Fools
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2019-05-27
508			_aE-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)
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFools and jesters
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59618
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