Marina Warner

In this engaging discussion, Dame Marina Warner, a cultural historian and professor at Birkbeck College, delves into Angela Carter's reimagining of classic fairy tales. She explores Carter's transformative approach to well-known stories like Cinderella and Bluebeard, revealing their darker complexities. Warner also highlights Perrault's influence on children's literature and the feminist themes woven into these narratives. The conversation beautifully intertwines the aesthetic of storytelling with the nature of desire, femininity, and empowerment.