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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Joseph Campbell breaks down the idea of myth as metaphor and will open up new avenues of thought in your brain. If you're into Jungian psychology and dream symbolism this for sure is a must read. It is astounding.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“One of the best books I've ever read.
Greg B wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
An exploration of the elements and structure of mythology across civilizations. The book explores the relevance and reality of myth in our own life.”
“required reading for philosophers' club”
werebrock wrote this review Tuesday, December 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A must read”
David K (Boy of Destiny) wrote this review Saturday, October 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I literally try to read this book once a year. It is essential for people who do any kind of creative writing, but it's also an amazing book by one of America's most entertaining scholars. ”
Bollocks! wrote this review Tuesday, October 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A totally, completely fantastic book!!! What a erudition!”
Sharada L wrote this review Sunday, August 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Every writen needs to read this!”
CWnerd12 wrote this review Sunday, August 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Finally finished! generally god. It's impressive that it's so old and yet. . I'm sure he'd say many of the same things about how our society has lost it's myth.”
Bryan K wrote this review Friday, August 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“If you want to get beyond Freytag's pyramid in understanding plot structure, this is the quintessential Joseph Campbell book to get you there. In it he outlines the monomyth (heroic cycle) found in myths and stories across continents and eras, finally coming to an understanding of the universal story that describes the human experience. Anyone wanting to understand the meaning of life should read it.”
F-B wrote this review Tuesday, August 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Only get if you are interested in Mythology or Psychology, otherwise this may bore. Took me two attempts to finish, it was worth it in the end. Don't agree with some of the theories, but... one will never agree 100% on most things (especially subjects where there are no obvious answers like mythology.)”
James wrote this review Sunday, July 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
