On the Hero's Journey

Name: On the Hero's Journey
ISBN: 9781955831116

Joseph Campbell Essentials

Joseph Campbell

New World Library · Print & ebook · September 26, 2025

Personal Growth Folklore & Mythology Fairy Tale & Myth Criticism mythology

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Who it’s for: Joseph Campbell’s short quotations introduce the hero’s journey and its place in storytelling.
Genres: Folklore & Mythology, Fairy Tale & Myth Criticism, Personal Growth
Published: New World Library, September 26, 2025

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About this book

Rediscover the timeless story that shapes all of us in On the Hero’s Journey, an accessible introduction to one of the most influential ideas in storytelling, from world-renowned mythologist Joseph Campbell. This pocket-size gem of short quotations offers both a deeper understanding of how the stories we tell shape our lives and profound inspiration for your own personal journey.

Hero’s Journey

Joseph Campbell’s short quotations introduce the hero’s journey and its place in storytelling.

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Short quotations on the hero’s journey
An introduction to Campbell’s storytelling idea

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A pocket-size collection of quotations
Reflections on how stories shape lives

Where it sits

Fairy Tale & Myth Criticism	56%
Folklore & Mythology	55%
Personal Growth	39%

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Mind, Body & Spirit
Personal Growth
Folklore & Mythology

Authors: Joseph Campbell
Publisher: New World Library
Published: September 26, 2025
Format: Print & ebook
Reading lane: Mind, Body & Spirit