Women Who Run With The Wolves

Clarissa Pinkola Estés

Overview

This volume examines folk and fairy tales from around the world to illustrate the healthy, instinctive nature of women. The author, a Jungian psychoanalyst and cantadora storyteller, interprets familiar narratives such as "Bluebeard," "Sealskin, Soulskin," and "The Ugly Duckling" to reveal psychological patterns of creativity, survival and self-recovery. Each chapter blends scholarship, clinical insight and personal anecdote, offering readers a map for reclaiming intuition and voice. The book has become a staple in women's studies, depth psychology and creative writing classrooms.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in mythology and depth psychology
• Women exploring personal creativity and self-knowledge
• Students of folklore, gender studies or narrative therapy

Key features

• Language: English
• Binding: trade paperback
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Year: 1992
• Pages: 537
• ISBN: 9780345377449