Transformations of Myth Through Time - Hardcover

Campbell, Joseph

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060551895 ISBN 13: 9780060551896

Publisher: Harpercollins, 1990

Synopsis

Speculates on the origins of mythology, describes mythic stereotypes, and looks at how myths affect the modern world

About this title

About the Author:

Joseph Campbell, (1904-1987) wrote, among other books, the classics The Hero with a Thousand Faces, Inner Reaches of Outer Space, and The Masks of God. A prolific writer, lecturer, and scholar of art, history, religion, and culture, he taught at Sarah Lawrence College.

From Library Journal:

This book consists of 13 chapters, each of which is a slightly edited version of one of the lectures in the PBS series of the same title. Drawing on his vast knowledge, Campbell explains in simple language, with copious examples from all times and cultures, how the same myths occur everywhere in slightly different forms. His lectures are fascinating but fast moving, so now viewers have the opportunity to savor his ideas at a slower pace. The illustrations are also from the series. Considering the continued interest in Campbell and his work, this book is probably essential for most libraries. Happily, it can also be recommended as a worthwhile purchase.
- Lucy Patrick, Florida State Univ. Lib., Tallahassee
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harpercollins
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0060551895
• ISBN 13: 9780060551896
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 263