The Power of Myth Author:Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers The Power of Myth launched an extraordinary resurgence of interest in Joseph Campbell and his work. A preeminent scholar, writer, and teacher, he has had a profound influence on millions of people -- including Star Wars creator George Lucas. To Campbell, mythology was the “song of the universe, the music of the spheres.” Wit... more »h Bill Moyers, one of America’s most prominent journalists, as his thoughtful and engaging interviewer, The Power of Myth touches on subjects from modern marriage to virgin births, from Jesus to John Lennon, offering a brilliant combination of intelligence and wit.
This extraordinary book reveals how the themes and symbols of ancient narratives continue to bring meaning to birth, death, love, and war. From stories of the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome to traditions of Buddhism, Hinduism and Christianity, a broad array of themes are considered that together identify the universality of human experience across time and culture. An impeccable match of interviewer and subject, a timeless distillation of Campbell’s work, The Power of Myth continues to exert a profound influence on our culture. « less
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The book form of Moyer's long interview with Joseph Campbell, the popular scholar and proponent of ancient mythology. A great overview of Campbell's work, very personal and accessible.