The Pilgrim Jester (1908)

By Arthur E J Legge

Book Overview

The Pilgrim Jester is a novel written by Arthur Edward John Legge and published in 1908. The book tells the story of a young man named Richard who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. Richard is a jester in the court of King Henry II, but he becomes disillusioned with the shallow and corrupt life of the court and sets out on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land.Along the way, Richard encounters a variety of characters who challenge his beliefs and help him to grow as a person. He meets a group of monks who teach him about the virtues of humility and selflessness, and he falls in love with a young woman named Isabella who helps him to see the beauty in the world around him.As Richard continues on his journey, he faces many trials and tribulations, including illness, poverty, and danger. But through it all, he remains steadfast in his faith and his commitment to his quest for enlightenment.The Pilgrim Jester is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of spirituality, morality, and the human condition. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today, more than a century after it was first published.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167194934
• ISBN13: 9781167194931
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"