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Joseph John Campbell (March 26, 1904 – October 30, 1987) was an American writer. He was a professor of literature at Sarah Lawrence College who worked in comparative mythology and comparative religion. His work covers many aspects of the human experience.
One of Joseph Campbell’s most well-known ideas is the hero’s journey. Discover the origins of this powerful motif and how it still applies today.
Jun 27, 2024 · Joseph Campbell (born March 26, 1904, New York, New York, U.S.—died October 30, 1987, Honolulu, Hawaii) was a prolific American author and editor whose works on comparative mythology examined the universal functions of myth in various human cultures and mythic figures in a wide range of literatures.
A brief biography of the mythologist Joseph Campbell, who appeared with Bill Moyers in the PBS series, Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth.
Thirty years ago, renowned scholar Joseph Campbell sat down with veteran journalist Bill Moyers for a series of interviews that became one of the most enduringly popular programs ever on PBS.
Joseph Campbell encourages the audience to discover what excites them, and to make that the basis for their personal journeys. Watch Episode 2: • Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth...
Joseph Campbell’s archives are held in two locations: the New York Public Library, which houses many of his working papers, and OPUS Archives and Research Center, which holds his artifacts, audio recordings, and personal library.
Mar 11, 2014 · Joseph Campbell (1904 1987) is widely credited with bringing mythology to a mass audience. His works, including the four-volume The Masks of God and The Power of Myth (with Bill Moyers), rank among the classics in mythology and literature.
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Joseph Campbell was an American author and teacher best known for his work in the field of comparative mythology. He was born in New York City in 1904, and from early childhood he became interested in mythology.
Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth with Bill Moyers. Forty years ago, renowned scholar Joseph Campbell sat down with veteran journalist Bill Moyers for a series of interviews that became one of the most enduringly popular programs ever on PBS.