The Hero With a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Hero With a Thousand Faces

Joseph Campbell

416 pages first pub 1949 (view editions) user-added

nonfiction philosophy psychology challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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The Hero With a Thousand Faces is ideal for readers seeking to explore how universal myths and psychological patterns shape personal growth and cultural narratives, blending introspective reflection with timeless storytelling.

Description

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. Examining heroic myths...

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Moods

informative: 93%

reflective: 64%

challenging: 50%

inspiring: 36%

mysterious: 15%

adventurous: 9%

hopeful: 9%

tense: 3%

emotional: 2%

funny: 2%

dark: 1%


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