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| Author | : Robert Hornback |
| File Size | : 42,8 Mb |
| Publisher | : DS Brewer |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 02 May 2024 |
| ISBN | : 9781843843566 |
| Pages | : 260 pages |
A new account of medieval and Renaissance clown traditions reveals the true extent of their cultural influence.
A new account of medieval and Renaissance clown traditions reveals the true extent of their cultural influence.
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