Campbell, Joseph

The Masks of God : Creative Mythology / Joseph Campbell - Arkana, New York : Penguin Group, 1991 - xvii, 730 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Published in Arkana books, 1991
Reprint. Originally publish by Viking Penguin Inc., 1968

Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. I. The ancient vine : Experience and authority ; The world transformed ; The world behind words
pt. II. The waste land : The love-death ; Phoenix fire ; The balance
pt. III. The way and the life : The crucified ; The paraclete
pt. IV. New wine : The death of "God" ; The earthly paradise

Summary:
This volume explores the whole inner story of modern culture since the Dark Ages, treating modern man's unique position as the creator of his own mythology.

9780140194401


Mythology

291.13 / CAM