Sketches of Fools and Simpletons

Purposeful joking and jest brings benefit just as salt in food, ever careful not to be excessive. Before you therefore, is an amusing classical text reflecting a sharp departure from the usual scholarship for which the author is known for. Compiled in the sixth century Hijri, this collection of irreverent and playful sketches – derisive and cynical observations of mischievous people – are sure to tickle your funny bone, albeit having a more sober purpose for the reader to contemplate.