Inquiry: FOOLS ARE EVERYWHERE: THE COURT JESTER AROUND THE WORLD
Submitted by operations on Thu, 03/27/2008 - 5:44pm.
- Artist: Mark Lynch
- Title: FOOLS ARE EVERYWHERE: THE COURT JESTER AROUND THE WORLD
- Album: Inquiry
- Length: 29:10 minutes (8.59 MB)
- Format: Stereo 11kHz 41Kbps (VBR)
The archetype of the jester is known from many cultures around the world. From ancient China, medieval Islam and Renaissance Europe, the fool can be found shaking their cap and bells and poking fun at society and royalty. But what were the lives of fools really like and how did they get away with making rude comments about the king? Tonight, Inquiry speaks with writer BEATRICE K. OTTO about her enlightening history FOOLS ARE EVERYWHERE: THE COURT JESTER AROUND THE WORLD. Tune in and find out who plays the fool in today’s world!
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