Joseph Campbell
AmericanHistoryPhilosophySpiritualityb. 1904 — d. 1987
Joseph John Campbell (1904–1987) was an American mythologist, writer, and lecturer best known for his work in comparative mythology and comparative religion. His influential books include The Hero with a Thousand Faces and Myths to Live By; he popularized the concept of the monomyth (the "hero's journey") and brought mythological studies to a broad public through books, lectures, and the Bill Moyers television interviews.
Notable Works
['The Hero with a Thousand Faces', 'Myths to Live By', 'The Masks of God (series)', 'The Power of Myth', 'Historical Atlas of World Mythology']
