The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work (The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell)
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (941 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1608681890 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Autobiographical snapshot of mythological expert Joseph Campbell. E. F. Gould Lots of stories from our hero, Joe Campbell. 38 years teaching women at Sarah Lawrence College in Yonkers. Many more lecturing and writing. A big runner as a kid. Memories of his wife. Lots of photos and of course, mythology.. "Five Stars" according to Bookstore. Fantastic book and dovetails beautifully with The Power of Myth by Bill D. Moyers, and Joseph Campbell.. Five Stars Gerald Schardt Provides an understanding of how his life developed
Joseph Campbell, arguably the greatest mythologist of the twentieth century, was certainly one of our greatest storytellers. Campbell reflects on subjects ranging from the origins and functions of myth, the role of the artist, and the need for ritual to the ordeals of love and romance. With poetry and humor, Campbell recounts his own quest and conveys the excitement of his lifelong exploration of our mythic traditions, what he called the one great story of mankind.”. This masterfully crafted book interweaves conversations between Campbell and some of the people he inspired,
It is a feast for any fan to hear Campbell speak so personally about his own life while also imparting his usual insight and wisdom on every topic he discusses. Since most of the book is written in a question and answer format (with a few excerpts from lectures), much of the text is in Campbell's own words. Or that Campbell believed that his uncanny ability to relate myths to contemporary life came from teaching female students at Sarah Lawrence. This is also a generously illustrated book, with numerous photos of Campbell, many of which are shown in their authentic sepia tones. --Gail Hudson. "They always wanted the material to relate to themselves, to life," he explained to interviewer Stuart Brown. "I attribute the popular aspects of my writing to the