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by Joseph Campbell (Author)
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  • Paperback: 464 pages
  • Publisher: Princeton University Press; 2Rev Ed edition (1 Mar 1972)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0691017840
  • ISBN-13: 978-0691017846
  • Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 452,544 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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 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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55 of 56 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A landmark of 20th century literature., 28 April 1998
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Joseph Campbell was one of the great souls of our age. I've read this book twice, first on my own and the second for a class in "Myth, Religion & the Mythic Imagination." I read the paperack to tatters, literally, marking each illuminating, exhilirating insight. "Dry"? "Not a fun read"? What book did YOU read? Campbell is unlike other writers on myth; he looks not at an entire myth but at its parts. By the end of the book, he has essentially created the Ultimate Hero Myth, which takes bits of every hero myth from virtually every culture (heavy on Native Americans). Campbell was not a dispassionate academic--this was his gospel, and he lived by it. This book is alive and inspiring like no other book I know. One unique aspect of it at the time it was published was its approach to Christianity. For Campbell, Christ's life had to be seen as a myth. Before him, most Western scholars wouldn't have dare to say such a thing. Others had written on that, but in a skeptical manner. Campbell's view is that the Virgin Birth, miracles, Resurrection, etc have meaning only because they ARE myths. Look, there'd be no "Star Wars" without this. No "Sandman" comics from Neil Gaiman. No "Watership Down." This book is for the intellectual who wants to LIVE, not just to sit sterile at the desk. Recommended like mad.
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38 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must to have in any home library!!!, 10 Jan 2000
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An excellent and very informative read. So absorbing couldn't put it down until finished! The author presents this book in an innovative and interesting way : a psychological interpretation of the hero throughout human history and across the continents analysing various myths and legends. A must for all budding authors because the book can be used as a blueprint for writing novels through its in depth look at the role of the hero.
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71 of 76 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars MY HERO, 26 Jul 2000
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This review is from: The Hero with a Thousand Faces (Paperback)
"A hero is someone who has given himself to something bigger than, or other than, himself."

That sort of definition conveys the wide applicability of "the hero cycle" articulated by Campbell. His influence on George Lucas' Star Wars films is, of course, well-known.

Campbell's thrust is to blur the distinction between established religious orthodoxy and mythology. He bluntly states that "all religions are true for their time; they are true as metaphorical representations of the range of human psychological and spiritual experience".

The very substantial influence of Carl Gustav Jung is felt throughout Campbell's work. Religious ideas are METAPHORS. When one becomes "stuck to one's metaphor", one misses the point of religion, which is - to awaken one to the presence of these forces within oneself, and instead becomes embroiled in creedbound religious formalism.

Jung maintained that "religion" is a defense against a religious experience, that if one constantly projects these ideas outwardly, rather than seeking to find and elaborate them inwardly within oneself, the inner psychology is unaffected and remains barbaric.

This is a very good starting point for Campbell's work. Be certain to see "The Power of Myth" videos with Bill Moyers for an infectiously engaging introduction to comparative religion and mythology.

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5.0 out of 5 stars great mythologist!
Myth and dream, tragedy and comedy, the Hero and the God, all analysed in an inspiring book. Jungian approach of myth by a genius mythologist, Joseph Campbell.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for contemplation and inner journey
I actually read this book many years ago, gave a copy to my wonderful son before he went to live in Finland. Read more
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This is a classic for writers and storytellers and I'm ashamed to say I've only just read it at the age of 56. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Difficult concept, yet universal
Campbell was one of the most distinguished figures in the continuing study of mythology, a sadly neglected subject in recent times. Legend and myth aren't identical. Read more
Published 12 months ago by M.I.

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The Hero with a Thousand Faces is the work that first introduced me to Joseph Campbell. It was then and continues to be one of my favorite books of all time. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Most Insightful Book
I began to read Joseph Campbell's "The Hero with a Thousand Faces" without stopping and I could not put it down. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The One.
This was one of the most infuential works in modern day, presenting the answer to many questions of myth. Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2007 by Jean Erasmus

3.0 out of 5 stars Over hyped
In many ways the reviews are more interesting than the book. I read this many years ago before it was either fashionable or tied to Stars Wars or how to structure novels. Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2007 by Robert Black

5.0 out of 5 stars A work of pure genius!
The key to understanding this classic book, and getting the most from it, is to realise that it's actually all about YOU. Campbell wrote it for YOU. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A work of Major Cultural Importance
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