The Power of Political Fairy Tales with Dr. Jack Zipes

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Jack Zipes discuss how fairy tales offered a means to process the trauma of the world wars and criticize the dictators who instigated them. Dr. Zipes also explores the rich, intertwined history of European fairy tales and politics, including the surprising proto-feminist themes of French fairy tales.For a deep dive into Dr. Jack Zipes' work, check out his book: Buried Treasures: The Power of Political Fairy Tales 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0691244731Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud. These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop. Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.