The Jesters of the Lord
The Jesters of the Lord is a novel by Frederic Manning that follows the experiences of a young soldier during World War I. The book explores themes of war, death, and humanity through its vivid descriptions of battle scenes and the psychological effects they have on soldiers. It has been praised for its realistic portrayal of life in the trenches and its ability to capture the emotional turmoil of war.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1924 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Religious Fiction, Philosophical Fiction · 10,481 words
First lines
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The fountain rose into the sunlight singing, broke flowering a moment, and fell with a chime of sweetness into the basin. Francis looked at it with delight. The fine mist of spray drifting from it made a little rainbow in the court-yard.
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The Jesters of the Lord is listed on Textopian as a novel by Frederic Manning, dated 1924 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frederic Manning
- Date: 1924 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Religious Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Allegory
- Length: 10,481 words
- Structure: 1 section, 133 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a historical context, focusing on religious figures and events from the past.
- Religious Fiction — The story revolves around religious themes, characters, and moral teachings, particularly focusing on faith and spirituality.
- Philosophical Fiction — The text explores deep philosophical and theological questions about faith, morality, and human existence.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style is rich and descriptive, with a focus on character development and thematic depth.
Tags
satire · humor · philosophy · religion · society · existentialism · absurdism · character study · narrative · dialogue · irony · cynicism