Alicia Pollard introduces the show and answers the “why” questions behind this podcast:

• Why discuss fairy tale retellings?

• Why use Scripture as a lens or light for retelling fairy tales?

• Why is Alicia creating this podcast?

Includes some reflections on feminist, Marxist, Freudian, and psychological/Jungian interpretations of fairy tales; artistic strategies for retelling fairy tales; the beauty and power of the Bible; and some of Alicia’s personal reading journey with folklore.

Resources

• Angelina Stanford, House of Human Letters, "How to Read Fairy Tales" (asynchronous video course): https://houseofhumaneletters.com/product/how-to-read- ...