The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work (Collected Works of Joseph Campbell)

A great read

Joseph Campbell doesn’t just explain mythology — he unpacks the entire blueprint of existence. Reading this book felt like being guided through life by a wise grandad who’s read every myth, watched every film, and still knows how to make it relevant to your dating life, career change, or existential crisis. I came for some creative inspiration… and now I’m questioning everything from Star Wars to my morning routine. Apparently, I am the hero — I just haven’t answered the call yet (but I’m thinking about it). Warning: side effects may include over-identifying with Frodo, spontaneous self-reflection, and a strange urge to follow talking animals. Highly recommended for anyone on a path — literal or metaphorical — and especially for those who love storytelling, psychology, or pretending their flatshare drama is part of a larger mythic arc.

Joseph Campbell has the human condition well understood. An inspiring read. Both frightening and reassuring. Every politician ought to read this.

Book was fine quality. It was recommended to me but the subject a bit difficult to get my head round.

This is my third purchase of this book.. I have worn both the previous ones out, this of itself shows how often I have read and read his words. He has kept my sense of wonder alive for so many years and I can still find something I missed in earlier readings. Mystical, Magical, Mind opening and revealing. If you have not read it....do so, if you have read it.... read it again... and again.

Very thought-provoking and entertaining sideways angle on Campbell's work that illuminates further his previous work and develops further understanding of it. Some books in this collection have rehashed too much the previous books, but this one feels fresher and is definitely worth the read.

I believe that the content is good, but for a non native speaker it is difficult to read and understand.

Wow. Just wow. I wish I had read this in my 20's. It would have saved me years of stumbling around in the religious dark seeking an answer. This book has confirmed for me everything I have come to understand from all my years of investigating different spiritual and religious dogmas and opened the door to clarity. What an amazing man he was. Mr Joseph Campbell how I wish I had been privileged to listen to one of your lectures. Never mind. I have access to your books!😀

Very good book

Till och börja med var detta ett felköp från min sida. Det är möjligt att andra läsare uppskattar boken ofantligt mycket mer än vad jag gjorde. Boken handlar kort om hur Campbell utvecklats till det geni han var. Diskussionerna som utgör merparten av boken omfattar även andra kända människor. Jag hoppades på att den skulle vara mycket mer ingående på sina håll. Just nu läser andra av hans verk och jag upplever att The Hero's Journey var oerhört ledigt skriven i förhållande till dem. Läs boken om du har ett intresse för Campbell; om inte har han skrivit mycket mer givande verk.

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Ein super Buch

Joseph Campbell wasn't just a writer, he's a legend. His influence on the study of mythology and storytelling remains profound, and his ideas continue to shape fields like literature, film studies, and psychology. If you haven't read his works, I suggest you start today.