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_q(Leslie Moore),
_d1888-1978
245 1 4 _aThe Jester
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 2019-06-01
508 _aE-text prepared by D A Alexander, Barry Abrahamsen, 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 Jester" by Leslie Moore is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Peregrine, the young son of Nichol the Jester, as he inherits the traditional role of court jester in a world that seems poised between the rigidity of social class and the fluidity of true identity. Through Peregrine’s eyes, the novel explores themes of duty, identity, and the complexity of human relationships, particularly in relation to power dynamics and personal longing. The opening of "The Jester" introduces us to Peregrine, who is grappling with his newly inherited role after the death of his father. As he dons the cap and bells of the jester, he reflects on his father's legacy and the expectations placed upon him. Initial interactions highlight his innocence and the expectations of nobility around him, as well as the societal pressures that accompany his role. In particular, we see Peregrine's forthright nature, which initially endears him to those around him but also leads to his first taste of social injustice. As the narrative unfolds, he begins to navigate the complexities of life at court, his developing skill in jesting, and the deeper emotional currents of his relationships, especially with Isabel, the Lady of the castle, setting the stage for the unfolding drama of love and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLove stories
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aFools and jesters -- Fiction
653 _aFrance -- History -- Medieval period, 987-1515 -- Fiction
700 1 _aEdwards, Robert,
_d1879-1948
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59648
999 _c100474
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