THE OWL AND THE MIRROR

by Godfrey Freeman ‧ RELEASE DATE: Aug. 25, 1961

Three baptisms, two unintended, might have predicted the strange future of the legendary fourteenth century practical joker, Till Eulenspiegel. The tricks he played all through his eventful career were designed to show people the folly of their ways. ""Eulenspiegel"" means ""owl mirror"" and symbolically Till hoped it would reflect all the inconsistencies and inanities perpetrated by man in the name of wisdom and moral truth. Here recounted in short story form are all his pranks, lessons and tricks played out among kings and merchants, farmers and soldiers, wise men and fools, freely adapted from several German sources, and succinctly presented especially for those who relish satire.

Pub Date: Aug. 25, 1961

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Duell, Sloan & Pearce

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Aug. 1, 1961

Categories: FICTION