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The Hero with a Thousand Faces
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The Hero with a Thousand Faces Compact disc - 2016

by Joseph Campbell; Read by Arthur Morey; Read by John Lee


About this book

Campbell discusses his theory of the mythological structure of the journey of the archetypal hero found in world myths. This work was an inspiration behind Star Wars and 2001, as well as many other modern works.

From the publisher

Since its release in 1949, The Hero with a Thousand Faces has influenced millions of readers by combining the insights of modern psychology with Joseph Campbell's revolutionary understanding of comparative mythology. In this book, Campbell outlines the Hero's Journey, a universal motif of adventure and transformation that runs through virtually all of the world's mythic traditions. He also explores the Cosmogonic Cycle, the mythic pattern of world creation and destruction.

As relevant today as when it was first published, The Hero with a Thousand Faces continues to find new audiences in fields ranging from religion and anthropology to literature and film studies. The book has also profoundly influenced creative artists--including authors, songwriters, game designers, and filmmakers--and continues to inspire all those interested in the inherent human need to tell stories.

Details

  • Title The Hero with a Thousand Faces
  • Author Joseph Campbell; Read by Arthur Morey; Read by John Lee
  • Binding Compact Disc
  • Edition Unabridged
  • Volumes 12
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Brilliance Audio
  • Date 2016-04
  • Features Unabridged
  • ISBN 9781511360258 / 1511360259
  • Weight 0.6 lbs (0.27 kg)
  • Dimensions 5.4 x 6.5 x 1.1 in (13.72 x 16.51 x 2.79 cm)
  • Dewey Decimal Code 201.3

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Citations

  • Publishers Weekly, 07/04/2016, Page 0