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Playing the foolPlaying the fool

Playing the fool2009

subversive laughter in troubled times

Ralph Lerner

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First published
2009
OL Work ID
OL2848265W

Subjects

LanguagePolitical aspectsPolitical aspects of LaughterFools and jestersHistory and criticismPolitical aspects of Fools and jestersPolitical satirePolitical scienceLaughterMore, thomas, sir, saint, 1478-1535Bacon, francis, 1561-1626Burton, robert, 1577-1640Bayle, pierre, 1647-1706Franklin, benjamin, 1706-1790Gibbon, edward, 1737-1794Political satire, history and criticism

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