The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work

The Hero's Journey, as defined by Joseph Campbell, is a storytelling framework that outlines a protagonist's transformative adventure. It typically involves stages such as the call to adventure, facing challenges, personal growth, and returning home with newfound wisdom. Campbell's work, particularly in "The Hero with a Thousand Faces," illustrates how myths and stories across cultures share this common narrative structure, reflecting universal human experiences and aspirations. This concept has influenced literature, film, and psychology, providing insights into the human condition and the pursuit of meaning in life.