In the guise of a joke

In the guise of a joke

Sima Qian 司馬遷 (c. 145-86 BC) seems to have been the first historian to speak of the jester’s role, including the key characteristic of using their freedom and humour to offer advice or criticism.   For example, he describes the jester You Meng 優孟 (Jester Meng)...

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