I've been playing Balatro with my 8yo and he was fascinated to learn that Chicot was a real jester from the court of Henry III, who actually had a history in the military and was an accomplished swordsman. Now I want to read a really good history of jesters and clowning and how it all fed off the political currents of different eras. Any suggestions?
by smashyourhead
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Clowns by John H. Towsen. It might be hard to find or expensive, though.