Comments on: Myths to Live By by Joseph Campbell

By: Bernard Collard

Bernard Collard — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:07:49 +0000

I went into a bookshop in a mall in Kuala Lumpur, looking forward to mu usual trawl of the bookshelves and re-iterating my vo to buy nothing (Ho ho !) I found an intersting book that I felt I would like to discuss with someone. It was obvioulsy not a busy day, so I chose an intelligent lookin shop assistant and told him the title of the book and what the contents appeared to be, It is called “Parallel Myths” and gives you myths from the world’s cultures arranged in themes with accdompanying comments. The shp assistant immediately responded “Oh that must be Joseph Campbell” but (as you masy havr guessed by nowe, that is not the case!) it is in fract bgy J.E. Bierlein. published by Ballantine Wellspring. Truly it is a book that Campbell should have written so maybe you should include it among the “Books you would enjoy if yo enjoy Campbell” All the best

By: Jenners

Jenners — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:25:30 +0000

I’ve never read Joseph Campbell but I hear his books referenced a lot … this would be good for the religion challenge for me.

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:11:40 +0000

It’s been years since I read anything by Joseph Campbell. This sounds like one very much worth reading. Thank you for a terrific post and a much needed reminder of a terrific author!

By: colin

colin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:23:00 +0000

I love Campbell. Myths To Live By is a wonderful read, but Hero With a Thousand Faces changed my life. Campbell is a scholar who thinks Joyce is accessible and should be read by everybody. He make Finnegan’s Wake somewhat comprehensible. Interesting guy.

By: Eva

Eva — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:59:48 +0000

I love Campbell too, and I own this one.

By: M Denise C

M Denise C — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:49:00 +0000

Thanks for the lists . . . I can’t wait to read Thou Art That from your review. Happy Thanksgiving!

By: J.T. Oldfield

J.T. Oldfield — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:04:45 +0000

no, no re-release. Just part of my effort to review all of my books on religion before the World Religion Challenge starts.

By: Jennifer E

Jennifer E — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:01:01 +0000

Is this a re-release? I will have to check this out.

By: Cara Powes

Cara Powes — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:04:31 +0000

I’m so glad you’ve read a book you liked. It’s nice to see you gush.