The Power of Myth

Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers

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Bantam
30 November 2021

Religion & beliefs; Folklore, myths & legends

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An extraordinary book that reveals how the themes and symbols of ancient narratives continue to bring meaning to birth, death, love, and war.

The Power of Myth launched an extraordinary resurgence of interest in Joseph Campbell and his work. A preeminent scholar, writer, and teacher, he has had a profound influence on millions of people-including Star Wars creator George Lucas. To Campbell, mythology was the ""song of the universe, the music of the spheres."" With Bill Moyers, one of America's most prominent journalists, as his thoughtful and engaging interviewer, The Power of Myth touches on subjects from modern marriage to virgin births, from Jesus to John Lennon, offering a brilliant combination of intelligence and wit.

From stories of the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome to traditions of Buddhism, Hinduism and Christianity, a broad array of themes are considered that together identify the universality of human experience across time and culture. An impeccable match of interviewer and subject, a timeless distillation of Campbell's work, The Power of Myth continues to exert a profound influence on our culture.

By: Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers
Imprint: Bantam
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Anchor Books ed
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 131mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 227g
ISBN: 9780385418867
ISBN 10: 0385418868
Pages: 293
Publication Date: 30 November 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Power of Myth

"“Campbell has become the rarest of intellectuals in American life: a serious thinker who has been embraced by the popular culture.” —Newsweek ""The symbols of mythology and legend are all around us, embedded in the fabric of our daily lives, and the Moyers-Campbell dialogues are a welcome guide to recognizing and understanding their meanings."" —Cincinnati Post"