"The Bear King" is an epic, sweeping folktale from Norwary that is both delightful in its traditional form and astonishing in its emotional depth. As a result of a strange dream, a princess finds herself married to a polar bear. In pure folktale tradition, things are not quite what they seem to be, and powerful magic is at work.  As the story evolves, mysteries mount and the heroine faces some very real dilemmas before setting out on a courageous and daring search for the truth. A wonderful story for family audiences.  Where children hear engaging episodes of magic, adults may encounter some powerful metaphors for real life. This program is approximately 75 minutes. PROGRAMS FOR FAMILY AUDIENCES         PROGRAMS FOR ADULT LISTENERS           x