Maria Tatar—The Heroine with 1001 Faces: Uncovering the Heroine’s Quest

Hear from world-renowned folklorist Maria Tatar on her latest work, “The Heroine with 1001 Faces,” which challenges notions of heroism with its male-centric emphasis on achieving glory and immortality. In this conversation with celebrated literary curator Louise Steinman, Tatar shares how heroines wear their curiosity as a badge of honor and how their “mischief making” evidences compassion and concern. Their quests may not take the traditional form of a “hero’s journey,” but they reveal the values of courage, defiance, and, above all, care.

Maria Tatar—The Heroine with 1001 Faces took place on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

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Engaging the Senses Foundation
Rebekah and Howard Farber

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