Clowns and Tricksters - by Kimberly A Christen (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Clowns and tricksters are well-known figures in cultures throughout the world. In Western culture the clown conjures up images of carnivals and foolish characters in face paint. In non-Western cultures, clowns hold privileged status in religious ceremonies and origin myths. Tricksters on the other hand are identified as disobedient, obscene, disrespectful, funny, powerful, paradoxical characters in almost every culture in which they are found.

Review Quotes

"This volume is meant as a general introduction to both the characters and the people who see the world through their eyes. It succeeds admirably. For public and academic libraries." --Library Journal

"This interesting focus on a particular slice of cultural mythology succeeds in bringing to life the various clowns and trickster figures from around the world." --Colorado Libraries

About the Author

K'mberly Chr'sten
K'mberly A. Chr'sten 's adjunct 'nstructor 'n the Rel'g'ous Stud'es Department at Ar'zona State Un'vers'ty. She 's also a doctoral cand'date 'n the Rel'g'ous Stud'es Department at the Un'vers'ty of Colorado, Boulder.

Sam G'll
Sam D. G'll 's Professor of Rel'g'ous Stud'es at the Un'vers'ty of Colorado, Boulder.