The folk tales of Nasreddin Hoja, which likely originated in 13th-century Turkey, carry many lessons for us today.
- Associate Professor of American Studies, University of Notre Dame
The folktale, ‘The Bird Indifferent to Pain,’ offers insight into why audiences are drawn to the relentless jester – a comedic trope that has endured across cultures.
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