Joseph Campbell: A Fire in the Mind

The fascinating biography that illuminates the man whose work changed modern culture <p/>- 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 <p/>- Written by two of Campbell's preeminent students with exclusive access to his notes and journals <p/>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 <i>The Masks of God</i> have shown that beneath the apparent themes of world mythology lie patterns that reveal the ways in which we all may encounter the great mysteries of existence: birth growth soul development and death. Biographers Stephen and Robin Larsen students and friends of Campbell for more than 20 years weave a rich tapestry of stories and insights that catalogue both his personal and public triumphs.