The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell
This book explores the theory that important myths from around the world which have survived for thousands of years all share a fundamental structure, which the author calls the "monomyth." It outlines the stages of this monomyth, which include a hero's call to adventure, a descent into the underworld, and a triumphant return. The book also discusses how these universal patterns can provide a framework for understanding human experience and the world around us.
The 1966th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1949
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 400-500
- Words
- 120,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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