The fascinating biography that illuminates the man whose work changed modern
culture
- Gives a complete biographical view of Campbell's life and a personal
perspective of who he was through the voices of his friends and colleagues
- Written by two of Campbell's preeminent students with exclusive access to his
notes and journals
Joseph Campbell forged an approach to the study of myth and legend that made
ancient traditions and beliefs immediate, relevant, and universal. His teachings
and literary works, including "The Masks of God," have shown that beneath the
apparent themes of world mythology lie patterns that reveal the ways in which we
all may