In this climax to his great series of studies on world mythologies, Joseph Campbell examines a process which he sees as beginning in the mid-twelfth century in the West: an accelerating disintegration' of the orthodox tradition, which has resulted in release for the 'creative powers of a great company of towering individuals.' The natural context of traditional mythology is, he says, a stable society and accepted authority. Creative mythology, on the other hand, is the work of the rebellious, adventurous few, the ...
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In this climax to his great series of studies on world mythologies, Joseph Campbell examines a process which he sees as beginning in the mid-twelfth century in the West: an accelerating disintegration' of the orthodox tradition, which has resulted in release for the 'creative powers of a great company of towering individuals.' The natural context of traditional mythology is, he says, a stable society and accepted authority. Creative mythology, on the other hand, is the work of the rebellious, adventurous few, the 'challengers of hell'. It arises from individual experience, but if it has a certain depth and import, it can in communication reach the value and force of living myth'. Such is the function of the great creative thinkers and artists of the post-medieval period in Europe, from Galileo to Einstein, Shakespeare to Thomas Mann.
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Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.
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Near Fine in Good jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Complete in four (4) volumes, bound in cloth, with color illus. dust jackets. All 4 volumes are 1st printings, originally issued 1959-69. All show former owner's signature stamp on front flyleaf, otherwise only slight handling wear. Dust jackets are Good with sunned spine panels, chipped corners and rubbed edges, Occidental showing 1 1/2" loss to heel of spine panel and tear to front flap, now in mylar. viii, 504 + x, 561 + x, 564 + xvii, 730 pp.
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Very Good. Size: 14x10x4; 4 volume hard cover set-Viking Press-2 are 4th printings 1 is 3rd printing and 1 is 1st printing-no dust jacket-slightest tanning to closed page edges-otherwise covers fine bindings strong contents clean-an overall solid terrific set-enjoy.
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Fine in fine dust jacket. A fine set in original decorative slipcase. Minor wear to dust wrapper spine tops. (ID: H420-142-5) 4 volume set. Complete in Four Volumes. Boxed Set. Primitive Mythology.5th Prntg. Feb. 1969 (1959); Oriental Mythology.5th Prntg. Feb. 1969 (1962); Occidental Mythology.4th Prntg. Feb. 1969 (1964); Creative Mythology.1st Prntg.
