The Hero with a Thousand Faces

Synopsis

Joseph campbell's classic cross-cultural study of the hero's journey has inspired millions and opened up new areas of research and exploration. Originally published in 1949, the book hit the new york times best-seller list in 1988 when it became the subject of the power of myth, a pbs television special. The first popular work to combine the spiritual and psychological insights of modern psychoanalysis with the archetypes of world mythology, the book creates a roadmap for navigating the frustrating path of contemporary life.