– This is one of those books that if you are even remotely interested in myths, folk traditions or even fairytales, you will eventually see it referenced or referred to. Joseph Campbell was one of the world's top professors on myth and its influence on our lives in the 21st century. This book is born out of a series of interviews done by Bill Moyers, and it's comprised of dialogue between Moyers and Campbell. It's divided into chapters discussing myth and the modern world, sacrifice and bliss, love, marriage and storytellers. It's very easy to read, and the dialogue format worked surprisingly well. The book is meant to supplement the TV-series with the same name, but I have not seen the show and didn't feel I was missing out (though it really made me want to see the show). I found this to be very interesting (despite being perhaps a little too spiritual for me a couple of times) and if you are into myth then you need to read this book, it's really that simple.
Power of Myth
The noted mythologist discusses the relationship of ancient myths to modern life, including discussions of recent heros, tales of love and marriage, the power of myth, and mythic themes Les mer
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This is one of those books that if you are even remotely interested in myths, folk traditions or even fairytales, you will eventually see it referenced or referred to. Joseph Campbell was one of the world's top professors on myth and its influence on our lives in the 21st century. This book is born out of a series of interviews done by Bill Moyers, and it's comprised of dialogue between Moyers and Campbell. It's divided into chapters discussing myth and the modern world, sacrifice and bliss, love, marriage and storytellers. It's very easy to read, and the dialogue format worked surprisingly well. The book is meant to supplement the TV-series with the same name, but I have not seen the show and didn't feel I was missing out (though it really made me want to see the show). I found this to be very interesting (despite being perhaps a little too spiritual for me a couple of times) and if you are into myth then you need to read this book, it's really that simple.ferlie
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9780385418867
- Utgivelsesår
- 1991
- Format
- 20 x 13 cm