The Mythic Image

The Mythic Image is Campbell's major study of the mythology of the world's high civilizations over five millennia. It includes nearly 450 illustrations. Joseph Campbel is masterful in weaving tales from every corner of the world into compelling, spellbinding narratives. During his early years as a professor of comparative religion at Sarah Lawrence College, Campbell was introduced to Paul and Mary Mellon, the founders of Bollingen Series. They chose Campbell's The Mythic Image as the culmination of the series, giving it the closing position--number one hundred. A lavishly illustrated and beautifully produced study of the mythology of the world's high civilizations, The Mythic Image received a front-cover review in the New York Times Book Review upon publication. Enhanced with delightful photo imagery, the book explores the relation of dreams to myth and demonstrates the important differences between oriental and occidental interpretations of dreams and life. Campbell's own philosophy has been summarized by his often repeated phrase: "Follow your bliss". He received props from George Lucas when he credited Campbell's work as influencing his Star Wars saga. The Book is 12.25"x9.5"x2". Covers bright but lightly rubbed. The Dust Jacket bright, but top edge rubbed, small closed tears and two 1' pieces missing. Overall presents very well and is in very good condition.

Product Info

Publisher: Princeton Univ. Press

Year: 1974

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

Signed

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