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Original Title: | The Power of Myth |
ISBN: | 0385418868 (ISBN13: 9780385418867) |
Edition Language: | English |
Series: | Joseph Campbell and Power of Myth |

Joseph Campbell
Paperback | Pages: 320 pages Rating: 4.29 | 41345 Users | 1683 Reviews
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Title | : | The Power of Myth (Joseph Campbell and Power of Myth) |
Author | : | Joseph Campbell |
Book Format | : | Paperback |
Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 320 pages |
Published | : | June 1st 1988 by Anchor |
Categories | : | Nonfiction. Fantasy. Mythology. Philosophy. Religion. History. Psychology. Spirituality |
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The Power Of Myth launched an extraordinary resurgence of interest in Joseph Campbell and his work. A preeminent 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 engaging interviewer, The Power Of Myth touches on subjects from modern marriage to virgin births, from Jesus to John Lennon, offering a brilliant combination of intelligence and wit.Rating Appertaining To Books The Power of Myth (Joseph Campbell and Power of Myth)
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I don't know how he does it, but every time I read/hear/stumble upon some vague quotation of Joseph Campbell's work, my day gets better. The sensation I get when reading his work is of relief, that all the seemingly static and infallible truths of the world stem from very simple needs. Somehow knowing that frees me to pursue the quenching of the needs, rather than the physical trappings we have set up around that need. It is very interesting. This book is a sort of revised and embellishedThe Power of Myth (Joseph Campbell and Power of Myth), Joseph Campbell, Bill MoyersThe Power Of Myth launched an extraordinary resurgence of interest in Joseph Campbell and his work. A preeminent 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 engaging interviewer, The Power Of Myth touches on
My 100th book for goodreads should be a memorable one.TRUE STORY: I was facing one of those milestone birthdays where you find yourself asking the big questions like, What the heck am I doing? Am I on the right course? "Who am I?"I wandered into a local bookstore thinking Surely theres a book in here with some answers for me. I walked out with The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell with Bill Moyers, the companion book for their PBS series of the same name.A few pages into their dialog, I realized

The Power of Myth explores so much more than myth. It delves into the essence of life itself.Joseph Campbell was mythologist, professor, writer, lecturer, historian...he was so much. His wealth of knowledge on faith, philosophy and humanity was astounding. He has left us, but he has left behind a body of work, a legacy of compassion and understanding for us and future generations. Thanks to this interview, conducted by journalist Bill Moyers, we have an encapsulated version of his teachings from
Myths are often stories that explain how the world and human kind came to be in their present form. I have always been inexplicable drawn to these stories and often felt that they have a quality beyond what they seem to be. The undeniable pull of myths have in the human psyche and the society that surrounds them are often met with scrutiny and criticism. When you say that you are interested in mythology the question naturally comes as to why this particular subject is of interest? What role does
"One thing that comes out in myths is that at the bottom of the abyss comes the voice of salvation. The black moment is the moment when the real message of transformation is going to come. At the darkest moment comes the light." The Power of Myth is a beautifully illustrated collection of interviews of Joseph Campbell by Bill Moyers.This is a very accessible and enjoyable book that presents a concise summary of the core ideas distilled from a lifetime of scholarly effort in the worldwide
I really do think that this should be required reading in high school, everywhere. Or beyond. Just in general. I read it in preperation for my AP year, and it really helps you to open your eyes quite a bit. Does Joe Campbell like to stretch his points? Yes. Are some of his ideas and allusions a little far fetched? Absolutely. Will you roll your eyes a few times? Of course! Unless you are more starry eyed than even I was.However. What he says on the subject of myth and our current culture is so
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