The Hero With a Thousand Faces: Joseph Campbell

Author Joseph Campbell Publisher Princeton University Press; Reprint edition (March 21, 1972) Binding Paperback Condition Like new Summary "The Hero with a Thousand Faces" by Joseph Campbell is a seminal work in comparative mythology and explores the concept of the "monomyth" or "hero's journey." Campbell examines the universal pattern that underlies many myths, stories, and religious rituals across cultures. He outlines the journey of the archetypal hero as a series of stages, from the call to adventure to the return with newfound wisdom. This book has significantly influenced literature, film, and storytelling, providing a framework for understanding the common narrative thread in human experiences.