Priče s dvora kralja Janeza

King John and his entourage are presented in a humorous and ironic manner, and through various episodes the author criticizes human weaknesses, bureaucracy, vanity and absurd situations in social and political life. Although the stories are light and humorous, a more serious social criticism often lies behind them. The characters at court behave exaggeratedly, comically or illogically, thereby emphasizing the absurdity of the government and the system. The humor is based on irony, wordplay and unexpected turns.