{"product_id":"myth-and-meaning-conversations-on-mythology-and-life-hardcover","title":"Myth and Meaning: Conversations on Mythology and Life - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoseph Campbell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStephen Gerringer\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA wide-ranging collection of insights from legendary mythologist Joseph Campbell, sourced from rare and previously unpublished interviews\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cem\u003eWhat would you ask Joseph Campbell if you had the chance?\u003c\/em\u003e Comparative mythology was an obscure academic subject until Joseph Campbell published \u003cem\u003eThe Hero with a Thousand Faces\u003c\/em\u003e in 1949. With that groundbreaking study, Campbell moved mythology out of the halls of academia and into mainstream America. He conclusively demonstrated that all myths, regardless of culture, have a fundamental unity. Readers responded enthusiastically to his message, and subsequent generations of psychologists, artists, and writers have found inspiration in his work. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In addition to writing prolifically, Campbell gave thousands of lectures and interviews throughout his life. \u003cem\u003eMyth and Meaning\u003c\/em\u003e compiles some of Campbell's most thoughtful responses to an array of interviewers, including audience members at various seminars, the historian Studs Terkel, and journalists from publications such as \u003cem\u003eTime\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEsquire\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ePsychology Today\u003c\/em\u003e. The informal question-and-answer format allows Campbell's charm, humor, and effortless command of the subject matter to shine through. Divided into chapters by theme, the dialogues in the book address a wide range of questions, including: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Where do myths come from?\u003cbr\u003e - How did Campbell discover the timeless pattern of the Hero's Journey?\u003cbr\u003e - Can our politically fractured, multicultural society find a set of common myths to live by?\u003cbr\u003e - How did Campbell's life story influence his scholarship? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Throughout, Campbell emphasizes the universal aspects of human experience and finds striking parallels between cultures separated by time and distance. Longtime fans of Campbell will gain a deeper appreciation of the man and his legacy, while new readers will receive a memorable introduction to a thinker who revolutionized our understanding of human nature. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoseph Campbell\u003c\/strong\u003e was an American author and teacher best known for his work in the field of comparative mythology. He was born in New York City in 1904, and from early childhood loved to read about American Indians and frequently visited the American Museum of Natural History, where he became captivated by the museum's collection of totem poles. From those days onward, Campbell's interest in mythology grew and deepened. He was educated at Columbia University, where he specialized in medieval literature, and, after earning a master's degree, continued his studies at universities in Paris and Munich. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Throughout his life, he traveled extensively and wrote prolifically, authoring many books, including the classic \u003cem\u003eThe Hero with a Thousand Faces\u003c\/em\u003e, the four-volume \u003cem\u003eThe Masks of God\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMyths to Live By\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Inner Reaches of Outer Space\u003c\/em\u003e, and the \u003cem\u003eHistorical Atlas of World Mythology\u003c\/em\u003e. Campbell died in 1987. In 1988, a series of television interviews, \u003cem\u003eJoseph Campbell and the Power of Myth with Bill Moyers\u003c\/em\u003e, introduced his views to millions of people. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephen Gerringer\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Joseph Campbell Foundation community director and author of \u003cem\u003eMyth and Modern Living: A Practical Campbell Compendium\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e JCF.org \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 8.6 x 5.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 14, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51984025059629,"sku":"9781608688517","price":28.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/57pGjcLdSJ9781608688517.webp?v=1776081459","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/myth-and-meaning-conversations-on-mythology-and-life-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}