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The Power Of Myth launched an extraordinary resurgence of interest in Joseph Campbell and his work. A preeminient scholar, writer, and teacher, he has had a profound influence on millions of people. To him, mythology was the "song of the universe, the music of the spheres." With Bill Moyers, one of America's most prominent journalists, as his thoughtful and engaing interviewer, The Power Of Myth touches on subjects from modern marriage to virgin births, from Jesus to John Lennon, offering a brilliantcombination of intelligence and wit.
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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
although this book has certainly encouraged me to read more by Joseph Campbell, I don't think it is a good book on its own merit. The interviewer'squestions are too repetitive and he seems obsessed with Star Wars while he doesn't follow the interesting cues in Campbell's answers. The reader finds that there are many topics mentioned but none explored thoroughly or at least in the perspective that gives a lifetime devoted to the subject. I actually didn't learn a lot about "the power of myth".
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is an excellent primer for Campbell's more in-depth books "Hero with A Thousand Faces" and the Masks of God series.
Bill Moyers does get in the way of Campbell's message but this should not distract the reader from being encouraged to embrace a more balanced personal and cultural point of view. The journey is well worth the effort.
Other reviewers particularly "A reader" seem either not to have read the book or lack the courage to move on.
Bill Moyers does get in the way of Campbell's message but this should not distract the reader from being encouraged to embrace a more balanced personal and cultural point of view. The journey is well worth the effort.
Other reviewers particularly "A reader" seem either not to have read the book or lack the courage to move on.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
One of the best books I've ever read. Campbell's insights and interpretations supercede religious doctrines, while fully respecting them. The conversational style of the book makes it a quick read. Bill Moyers' role should not be overlooked. His preparation was impeccable. A great follow-up Campbell book might be "Transformations of Myth Through Time," (ISBN 0-06-096463-4) consisting of 13 lectures. Again, Campbell brings out the similarities among cultures brilliantly and positively.
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I loved this book
Incredible insights from one of the last century's greatest thinkers. Told with incredible grace and finesse with beautiful visuals. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jamie
Powerful.
This is one of the most powerful books I have ever read & one of the few, where I can remember how I felt while reading it.
Published 5 months ago by Russell J. Weston
Mind expanding musings minus heroic effort
Several years ago I tried to work my way through Campbell's Hero With a Thousand Faces (HWATF). I was designing a university course based on Star Wars at the time (true story) and... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Allen Baird
Only Similarities, No Differences
The greatest problem with this book is Mr. Campbell's insistence on looking at myths only through their similarities and never their differences. Read more
Published on 11 April 2010 by JeremiahA
Deeper than it appears
Firstly - for those that don't know who Campbell is, he has a wonderful, and in my opinion deserved, reputation that goes beyond his official field of anthropology. Read more
Published on 10 Aug 2009 by SteveM
delivery disgusting
I placed my order for this product and the delviery time was given as 2 days - the actual delivery was over 2 weeks later - disgusting
Published on 2 Feb 2009 by Mr. M. J. Garnett
Simply wonderful!
"The Power of Myth" was a series on PBS where Bill Moyers and Joseph Campbell explored myth through various archetypes. Read more
Published on 19 July 2007 by B. Virk
Read and make your own decision
Let me quote Campbell. Towards the end of the second chapter: "People ask me, 'Do you have optimism about the world?' And I say, 'Yes, it's great just the way it is. Read more
Published on 30 July 1999
I question if Mr mje@mich.com actually read the book.
I picked up this book because I wanted to know more about how mythology relates to the human mind, hoping that this would allow me to be a better storyteller. Read more
Published on 3 July 1999
New Age Crap for the insecure
Campbell is a virulently anti-Western culture intellectual lightweight who nontheless worships anything non-western tradition with an uncritical eye. Read more
Published on 21 May 1999
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