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The Hero with a Thousand Faces

by Joseph Campbell

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About the book

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.

...a must-read for those interested in mythology, folklore, and cultural anthropology.

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Categories:

Anthropology Mythology Writing Philosophy Spirituality Religion Psychology Classics History Non-fiction

Language:

English

Length:

416 pages

Author:

Joseph Campbell
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