Transformations of Myth Through Time - Softcover

Campbell, Joseph

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060964634 ISBN 13: 9780060964634

Publisher: Harper Perennial, 1990

Synopsis

The renowned master of mythology is at his warm, accessible, and brilliant best in this illustrated collection of thirteen lectures covering mythological development around the 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: Harper Perennial
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0060964634
• ISBN 13: 9780060964634
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 272