Clowns and Tricksters: An Encyclopedia of Tradition and Culture

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.

Author: Kimberly A. Christen
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 11/18/1998
Pages: 296
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 10.42h x 7.36w x 1.13d
ISBN: 9780874369366

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 02/15/1999 pg. 1086
Library Journal 03/15/1999 pg. 66
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2000 pg. 534

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.