A Barrel of Laughs, a Vale of Tears
Author: Jules Feiffer
Prince Roger is sent on a quest, the purpose of which is to turn the carefree young prince into a sober man and worthy monarch. Roger gets everything wrong–except for the meaning of life, and that he gets right…..Read More
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