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The Hero with a Thousand Faces

By Joseph Campbell

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| Paperback | 9780691017846

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Joseph Campbell's classic cross-cultural study of the hero's journey has inspired millions and opened up new areas of research and exploration. Originally published in 1949, the book hit the New York Times best-seller list in 1988 when it became the subject of The Power of Myth, a PBS Continue

Joseph Campbell's classic cross-cultural study of the hero's journey has inspired millions and opened up new areas of research and exploration. Originally published in 1949, the book hit the New York Times best-seller list in 1988 when it became the subject of The Power of Myth, a PBS television special.

The first popular work to combine the spiritual and psychological insights of modern psychoanalysis with the archetypes of world mythology, the book creates a roadmap for navigating the frustrating path of contemporary life. Examining heroic myths in the light of modern psychology, it considers not only the patterns and stages of mythology but also its relevance to our lives today--and to the life of any person seeking a fully realized existence.

Myth, according to Campbell, is the projection of a culture's dreams onto a large screen; Campbell's book, like Star Wars, the film it helped inspire, is an exploration of the big-picture moments from the stage that is our world. It is a must-have resource for both experienced students of mythology and the explorer just beginning to approach myth as a source of knowledge.

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  • A Classic

    This is Campbell's masterpiece. It's a must-read for anyone interested in mythology, culture, literature...really, it's a must-read for everyone! Great insights into universal elements of culture as well as the fundamentals of story arcs.

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  • The research done for this book is astounding. Known more for its influence on George Lucas and the Star Wars saga, The Hero With A Thousand Faces attempts to show the similarities of world religions and mythologies, and suggests that in spite of its unconcious and psychological overtones, mythology ... (continue)

    The research done for this book is astounding. Known more for its influence on George Lucas and the Star Wars saga, The Hero With A Thousand Faces attempts to show the similarities of world religions and mythologies, and suggests that in spite of its unconcious and psychological overtones, mythology and religion may not work in this day and age because of how sophisticated Man has become.

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    shazzpezzazz said on Mar 13, 2007 | Add your feedback

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