The Emporer's New Clothes

The Emporer's New Clothes

The Story Ark Podcast by Food For Thought Audio

Episode notes

Captain Kenny Mears sets a course for one of the most enduring stories in literature: Hans Christian Andersen's "The Emperor's New Clothes." This classic tale offers a timeless lesson about pride, self-deception, and the courage to speak the truth.

Join storyteller Laurie Allen as she shares this beloved narrative. The Emperor is a good ruler but is obsessed with his wardrobe. When two cunning tailors arrive, claiming they can weave a fabric visible only to the truly wise and noble, the Emperor is instantly hooked—and so is everyone in his kingdom!

Listen in to discover:

  • How the Emperor, his noble attendants, and all his subjects deceive themselves and each other, pretending to see the magnificent, nonexistent clothes.
  • The moment of truth, delivered by a small, brave five-year-old boy, that exposes the absurdity of  ... 
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