Wednesday, March 16, 2011

What I'm reading.

I've known about this book for years, but never got around to it. I've been told by numerous sources that this book is life changing, and I finally picked up a copy.


The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell. Campbell dives into the idea of the monomyth, basically, that every myth, story, fable or fairy tale ever told in any civilization is exactly the same, just with different costumes. It is a very interesting read, and is often regarded as the greatest piece of literature produced in the 20th century. Pick it up for $20 at Barnes & Noble, or where ever you like to buy from.
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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    I love that book

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  2. SamMarch 16, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Might try and buy an electronic copy if it is as you say 'life changing' :)

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  3. Fright VaultMarch 16, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Have you finished reading it? If so, do you agree with its premise? It sounds like an interesting read.

    You should deactivate your comment verification, by the way.

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  4. http://softairentertainment.blogspot.com/March 16, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    I don't like those Joseph Campbell books but "Hero with a Thousand Faces" is absolute great. I will read this again after I completed it.

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  5. MajonaMarch 16, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I may buy this book because you've said "greatest peice of literature produced in the 20th century", Been looking for a new book, Thanks :)

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  6. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    sounds intresing! gonna read it i think

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  7. blaackMarch 16, 2011 at 12:04 PM

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  8. blaackMarch 16, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    I read it long time ago , great book I recommended it .

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  9. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    can u tell me where to put it off? thanks for checking my blog

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  10. The VikingMarch 16, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    I've never heard of that book, but I got to check it out! :)

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  11. GistireynMarch 16, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Whoever told you about the book is right, If you look back through History every great epic or myth follows the same exact storyline and plot points.

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  12. mrclynchMarch 16, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    maybe I'll check it out!

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  13. EroqMarch 16, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Great book. I haven't gotten all the way through it but I'm working on it

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  14. Carlos IgnacioMarch 17, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    I need to see if my local library has a copy, I'd love to read it.

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