The fascinating biography that illuminates the man whose work changed modern culture<br /><br />. Gives a complete biographical view of Campbell's life and a personal perspective of who he was through the voices of his friends and colleagues<br /><br />. Written by two of Campbell's preeminent students with exclusive access to his notes and journals<br /><br />Joseph Campbell forged an approach to the study of myth and legend that made ancient traditions and beliefs immediate, relevant, and universal. His teachings and literary works, including <i>The Masks of God</i>, have shown that beneath the apparent themes of world mythology lie patterns that reveal the ways in which we all may encounter the great mysteries of existence: birth, growth, soul development, and death. Biographers Stephen and Robin Larsen, students and friends of Campbell for more than 20 years, weave a rich tapestry of stories and insights that catalogue both his personal and public triumphs.