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What power do the universal myths hold on our inner, spiritual lives?

About the Author

Joseph Campbell was the leading authority on comparative mythology of the twentieth century. He taught at Sarah Lawrence College for most of his career and died in 1987.

Reviews

An impressive familiarity with myths from many parts of the world... pointing to unexpected links across cultures.
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Campbell has become the rarest of intellectuals... a serious thinker who has been embraced by popular culture.
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No other academic has had such a far-reaching effect on mass culture.
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