Guignol () is the main character in a French puppet show which has come to bear his name. It represents the workers in the silk industry of France. Although often thought of as children's entertainment, Guignol's sharp wit and linguistic verve have always been appreciated by adults as well, as shown by the motto of a prominent Lyon troupe: "Guignol amuses children… and witty adults."
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- hand puppet
- Designed by
- Laurent Mourguet
- Image
- Guignol in Lyon 1.jpg
- Said to be same as
- Kasperle
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- inception
- 1808-00-00
- Commons category
- Guignol
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