In audio-book form I have finally been able to enjoy this book. I don't think Campbell was a great writer.
I've owned the hard copy for years but found it difficult reading. Jung and Freud believed that dreams and myths contain subconscious truths. "Myth" in this sense means a story with meaningful symbols that convey universal insights, as well as teaching the values of the culture in which the myth originated. Campbell includes many fascinating accounts of dreams and world myths. But Jung had a lot of intuition about the human soul that still resonates. This book was written when the ideas of Freud and Jung were all the rage. Drawing on archetypes - deep universal constructs in our human psyche - Campbell explains how we are all on (or could be on) a meaningful heroic journey.
Outside of religious scripture, this is one of the most meaningful and thought-provoking books I've read. Interesting note: George Lucas and Star Wars were heavily influences by this book. This is of course a classic, valued by artists, novelists and humanities-lovers for decades. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
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