The Hero with a Thousand Faces

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 #39;s revolutionary understanding of comparative mythology. In these pages, Campbell outlines the Hero #39;s Journey, a universal motif of adventure and transformation that runs through virtually all of the world #39;s mythic traditions. He also explores the Cosmogonic Cycle, the mythic pattern of world creation and destruction. As part of the Joseph Campbell Foundation #39;s Collected Works of Joseph Campbell, this third edition features expanded illustrations, a comprehensive bibliography, and more accessible sidebars. 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. Format Hardback | 224 pages Dimensions 152 x 229 x 30.48mm | 650g Publication date 16 Jun 2015 Publisher NEW WORLD LIBRARY Publication City/Country Novato, CA, United States Language English ISBN13 9781577315933