The Global Fool

Name: The Global Fool
Brand: Independently published
SKU: 9798288543890
Price: 11.73 EUR
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A History of the Clown

Автор: Thomas Buchheister

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Корици: С меки корици

Издател: Independently published

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The Global Fool: A History of the ClownWhy do clowns both delight and disturb? Why have fools endure...

Информация за книгата

Автор

Thomas Buchheister

Език

Английски език

Корици

Книга - С меки корици

Издадена

2025

страници

116

EAN

9798288543890

Enbook ID

50679425

Издател

Independently published

Теглоt

167

Размери

152 x 229 x 6

Пълно описание

The Global Fool: A History of the Clown
Why do clowns both delight and disturb? Why have fools endured across time, culture, and performance?
The Global Fool: A History of the Clown is a sweeping, richly illustrated exploration of one of humanity's most enduring figures. From the sacred tricksters of ancient rituals to the stylized elegance of the Commedia dell'arte, from the big-top antics of circus icons to the haunting power of modern horror clowns-this scholarly yet engaging book uncovers the deep cultural, spiritual, and psychological roots of the fool.
Across centuries and continents, the clown has challenged kings, mocked tradition, and held a mirror to society's fears and absurdities. Blending historical research, visual culture, and theatrical insight, this book explores:

Medieval jesters and royal fools
The legacy of Pierrot, Harlequin, and Grimaldi
Trickster gods and sacred clowns in Native American and global traditions
The transformation of the clown on film-from silent slapstick to modern horror
Philosophical clowns in Lecoq, Gaulier, and beyond

Illustrated in vintage engraving style and framed by thoughtful design, The Global Fool is a must-have for theater lovers, historians, performers, and anyone intrigued by the archetype that wears the mask and tells the truth.
Funny. Frightening. Unforgettable. The fool has never been more relevant.

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