Call Me Fool

This engaging narrative follows a fool's misadventures across history, blending humor and profound insights. Call Me Fool offers a unique perspective on the timeless archetype.

In Call Me Fool, readers are introduced to a character embodying the classic fool archetype, whose misadventures span across various historical timelines. This fool, a blend of schlemiel and shlimazel, navigates life as both the one who spills and the one who is spilled upon. His antics reflect a long tradition in storytelling, from ancient tales to modern cinema, showcasing the timeless nature of this archetype. As he embarks on his journey, he often finds himself as the scapegoat, echoing St. Chrysostom's description of the fool as 'he who gets slapped.'

The narrative takes a fascinating turn when Trowbridge's Fool inadvertently plunges into hell, joining forces with Lucifer and his companions. However, this descent into darkness is not the end. The Fool experiences a series of reincarnations throughout history, each time learning, yet remaining blissfully unaware of the lessons he should grasp. His escapades are peppered with unexpected returns to a heavenly realm, which is intriguingly portrayed as a mega-corporation run by a CEO reminiscent of the Enron scandal.

Trowbridge's exploration of the fool archetype is both humorous and poignant, as he reflects on the absurdities of life and the human condition. Despite believing he had left this character behind after a previous collection, the Fool's return in Call Me Fool reminds us that wisdom often eludes those who need it most, making for a compelling and entertaining read.