Description
The Power of Myth brought about an extraordinary resurgence of interest in Joseph Campbell and his work. A prominent scholar, writer and teacher, Campbell has profoundly influenced millions of people, including Star Wars creator George Lucas. To Campbell, mythology is the “song of the universe, the music of the spheres.” In conversation with Bill Moyers, one of America’s most prominent journalists, the book explores subjects ranging from modern marriage to virgin births and from Jesus to John Lennon, combining intelligence and wit. It shows how the themes and symbols of ancient narratives continue to bring meaning to birth, death, love and war. Stories of the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome stand alongside traditions of Buddhism, Hinduism and Christianity, together revealing the universality of human experience across time and culture. This thoughtful meeting of interviewer and subject offers a lasting distillation of Campbell’s work and continues to influence our culture.
Information
Author: Campbell Joseph
Language: English
Publication date: July 1, 1991
Manufacturer: Folio, spol.s r.o.
Genres: English literature, Books, Foreign language books
Type: Paperback book
Pages: 320
ISBN/EAN: 9780385418867