In his theory of the monomyth and the Hero Cycle, Joseph Campbell discusses two contrasting ways by which the Hero's Adventure can be set in motion: through deliberate choice, as when the protagonist sets out on a quest with a defined ...
Explores how to lead a heroic life, facing challenges with courage, strength of character, and wisdom, much as a hiker uses those qualities on a challenging trail. Reprint.
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What is a hero? T. A. Barron, author of the popular "Lost Years of Merlin" series, tackles this important question in his "hero's guidebook" for young readers. Using the...
Explores how to lead a heroic life, facing challenges with courage, strength of character, and wisdom, much as a hiker uses those qualities on a challenging trail.