{"product_id":"shadow-and-evil-in-fairy-tales","title":"Shadow and Evil in Fairy Tales","description":"\u003cb\u003eA renowned psychologist examines fairy tales through a Jungian lens, revealing what they can teach us about the darkest sides of human behavior\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Fairy tales seem to be innocent stories, yet they contain profound lessons for those who would dive deep into their waters of meaning. In this book, Marie-Louise von Franz uncovers some of the important lessons concealed in tales from around the world, drawing on the wealth of her knowledge of folklore, her experience as a psychoanalyst and a collaborator with Jung, and her great personal wisdom. Among the many topics discussed in relation to the dark side of life and human psychology, both individual and collective, are: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - How different aspects of the \"shadow\"--all the affects and attitudes that are unconscious to the ego personality--are personified in the giants and monsters, ghosts, and demons, evil kings, and wicked witches of fairy tales\u003cbr\u003e - How problems of the shadow manifest differently in men and women\u003cbr\u003e - What fairy tales say about the kinds of behavior and attitudes that invite evil\u003cbr\u003e - How Jung's technique of Active imagination can be used to overcome overwhelming negative emotions\u003cbr\u003e - How ghost stories and superstitions reflect the psychology of grieving\u003cbr\u003e - What fairy tales advise us about whether to struggle against evil or turn the other cheek \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Dr. von Franz concludes that every rule of behavior that we can learn from the unconscious through fairy tales and dreams is usually a paradox: sometimes there must be a physical struggle against evil and sometimes a contest of wits, sometimes a display of strength or magic and sometimes a retreat. Above all, she shows the importance of relying on the central, authentic core of our being--the innermost Self, which is beyond the struggle between the opposites of good and evil.\r","brand":"Marie-Louise Von Franz","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44444637036780,"sku":"9780877739746","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9780877739746.jpg?v=1708847837","url":"https:\/\/intl.allstora.com\/products\/shadow-and-evil-in-fairy-tales","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}