The Hero's Journey

Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work (The Collected Works 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.”

Cover photographs of Joseph Campbell © Joseph Campbell Foundation and used with permission.

©1990 Joseph Campbell Foundation (P)2018 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved

Overrated?

This book is more of an interview style dialogue, which I wasn’t expecting. Perhaps the book was played up too much for me by someone who enjoys this style of writing.

I do think the material is insightful, but I wish it wasn’t an interview style read - it’s kind of annoying at times to be honest.

A hero with a thousand faces is more standard approach & has been more enjoyable with similar take aways.

Powerful

What an amazing book!

Joseph Campbell was a true genius of our time. His signature on the way we look at the world is visible everywhere.

Fantastic

Eye opening for the reader to understand how to approach your search on life’s “secrets”. Through the concepts of modern religious and mythical diversity, he writes in a way of great clarity.

A MAN WHO NEVER HAD CHILDREN

Deep insights of a very self-centered person. Great grasp of world mythology. Interpreted through the lens of a brilliant, childless man. Knowledge without wisdom.

Incredible

Amazing
Loved it
Contributes to the journey and the mystery. Will buy a hard copy.