Books Details
Author : Joseph Campbell Pages : 336 pages Publisher : New World Library
Language : ISBN-10 : 1608681890 ISBN-13 : 9781608681891
Books Descriptions
In what amounts to Campbell?s only spiritual autobiography, this beautifully
crafted collection of conversations, interviews, and outtakes from the The
Hero?s Journey documentary reveals and illuminates Campbell?s personal and
intellectual journey. Warm and relaxed, Campbell is first seen sipping Glenlivet
and encouraging his mentee, Cousineau. Then, as described by Publishers
Weekly, ?the book ranges widely, from Cro-Magnon art to Arthurian legend?as
it follows Campbell from his Catholic boyhood and early interest in American
Indians to his years in Paris and Munich.? Readers listen in as he meets Jung
(who discusses the meaning of the Hindu syllable, ?Om?); hear Campbell quip,
?if marriage isn?t a first priority in your life, you?re not married?; and learn the
genesis of Campbell?s trademark, ?follow your bliss.? As Richard Adams wrote,
it reveals ?at every turn fresh aspects of his genius, wisdom, and understanding.?
