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He's been hailed as the man with a thousand stories, a mastrerful spinner of yarns and teller of tales. In The World of Joseph Campbell, this legendary raconteur explores the myths and symbols that have shaped our world and given us what he has called "the experience of being alive." The best of Campbell on Campbell, the series spotlights the famous mythologist himself, speaking directly to the viewer, and offers a rare opportunity to connect firsthand with Joseph Campbell. "A wonderful life force comes through when Joe speaks," proclaims George Lucas, writer and director of Start Wars.
11. Where There Was
He's been hailed as the man with a thousand stories, a mastrerful spinner of yarns and teller of tales. In The World of Joseph Campbell, this legendary raconteur explores the myths and symbols that have shaped our world and given us what he has called "the experience of being alive." The best of Campbell on Campbell, the series spotlights the famous mythologist himself, speaking directly to the viewer, and offers a rare opportunity to connect firsthand with Joseph Campbell. "A wonderful life force comes through when Joe speaks," proclaims George Lucas, writer and director of Start Wars.
11. Where There Was No Path: Arthurain Legends and the Western Way.
Courtly love, celebrated in the legends of King Arthur and his knights, played a significant role in the development of Western civilization. Campbell traces the cultural transformations pf these stories as they swept across medieval and Renaissance Europe.
12. A Nobel Heart: The Courtly Love of Tristan and Isolde.
Behind many great stories of courtly love lies the fundamental Western conflict between society and the individual. The legends of Lancelot, Yvain, and Tristan and Isolde illustrate the significant role honor and love play in society. They also mark the beginnings of the Western tradition of individualism.
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