The Hero with a Thousand Faces

The book is in good condition, with a sturdy hardcover binding. The spine and covers show minimal wear, and the pages are clean and intact. There is no dust jacket present. Overall, it is well-preserved for a book of its age.

Joseph Campbell's "The Hero with a Thousand Faces," published by Princeton University Press in Princeton, New Jersey, is a seminal work in mythology and psychology. This edition is the third printing from 1973, part of the Bollingen Series XVII. First published in 1949, Campbell's groundbreaking analysis of the monomyth has influenced countless fields, from literature to film. This hardcover edition, with ISBN 0-691-09743-7, explores universal themes of the hero's journey and archetypes, drawing on Jungian psychology and comparative religion. As a significant academic work, it remains a crucial resource for understanding mythological frameworks. This copy is particularly notable for its clean presentation, lacking any library markings or inscriptions.