
'The Hero's Journey' by Joseph Campbell explores the common structural elements found universally in myths, fairy tales, dreams, and movies. The author uses movies to defend his philosophy and delves into the power of myths, archetypes, and heroic journeys from all cultures and times. Campbell believed that there is one great story of mankind retold in the individual mythologies of all cultures, encouraging readers to follow their bliss and fulfill their greatest potential within themselves and in service to their community.
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Explore the life and work of Joseph Campbell Joseph Campbell, arguably the greatest mythologist of the twentieth century, was certainly one of our greatest storytellers. This masterfully crafted book interweaves conversations between Campbell and some of the people he inspired, including poet Robert Bly, anthropologist Angeles Arrien, filmmaker David Kennard, Doors drummer John Densmore, psychiatric pioneer Stanislov Grof, Nobel laureate Roger Guillemen, and others. 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."
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