The Jokers by Albert Cossery
Set in a fictional Middle Eastern city, this satirical novel follows a group of intellectuals and misfits who devise a plan to overthrow the oppressive government using humor and absurdity as their weapons. The protagonists, disillusioned by the ineffectiveness of traditional political activism, embark on a series of pranks and subversive acts designed to expose the regime's incompetence and absurdity. Through their antics, the story explores themes of power, resistance, and the transformative potential of laughter, all while painting a vivid picture of a society teetering on the edge of change.
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- Published
- 1964
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
- - Les Fainéants dans la vallée fertile
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