Joseph Campbell Book order
March 26, 1904 – October 30, 1987
Joseph Campbell was an American author and teacher renowned for his work in comparative mythology. His extensive research revealed that despite cultural variations, all myths and epics connect within the human psyche. Campbell posited that these myths are manifestations of a universal human need to explain reality. His writings explore deep patterns of archetypal journeys that resonate across human stories and cultures, offering readers a unique perspective on shared human experiences.
- 2025
- 2023
This book is a collection of sermons by the late Joseph Campbell DD, a leading figure in the Synod of New Jersey, along with a memoir by the Rev John Gray AM of Easton PA. The sermons cover a variety of topics and offer insights into Campbell's religious beliefs and teachings. The memoir provides biographical context that helps to shed light on Campbell's life and work.
- 2023
The Mountainy Singer
- 84 pages
- 3 hours of reading
This fascinating work records the oral traditions of the Appalachian mountains, including ballads, folksongs, and stories. Compiled by Joseph Campbell in the early twentieth century, The Mountainy Singer is a priceless record of a unique cultural heritage, and an important resource for anyone interested in the musical history of the United States.
- 2023
Earth of Cualann
- 74 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Earth of Cualann tells the story of a young Irish boy who, through various encounters with ancient legend, spiritual wisdom, and other timeless forces, comes to understand the profound truth of his own existence.
- 2023
Exploring the intersection of dance and art, this collection features Joseph Campbell's writings, curated by Nancy Allison. It includes insights into mythology's influence on the performing and visual arts, alongside Campbell's unpublished manuscript "Mythology and Form in the Performing and Visual Arts," which he was developing at the time of his passing. This work highlights Campbell's profound understanding of how myth informs artistic expression and the creative process.
- 2023
- 2022
The Rush-light
- 76 pages
- 3 hours of reading
- 2022
Irishry
- 98 pages
- 4 hours of reading
- 2022
"Short stories and a novella by Joseph Campbell, written before he embarked on his career as a mythologist and professor. Includes portraits of the Hero's Journey, symbolism, magical realism, Campbell's concern with the ravages of World War II, and a U.S. president who wakes one morning to find his skin changed from white to black"--Provided by publisher"--
- 2019
"A collection of letters to and from the American academic and writer Joseph Campbell; includes correspondence with notable thinkers such as Thomas Mann, Carl Gustav Jung, Margaret Mead, Mircea Eliade, Alan Watts, and Gary Snyder"-- Provided by publisher