This second title in the new, pocketsize Joseph Campbell Essentials series presents the mythologist’s most quotable writings on the universal path of adventure, transformation, and return, exploring the world’s enduring myths and beckoning us to embrace our own hero’s journey with courage and insight. Rediscover the timeless story that shapes all of us in On the Hero’s Journey, an accessible introduction to one of the most influential ideas in storytelling, from worldrenowned mythologist Joseph Campbell. Part of a new, beautifully designed series on Campbell’s core motifs, this pocketsize gem offers a deeper understanding of how the stories we tell shape our lives. Campbell recognized the hero’s journey to be the ̶monomyth,” the universal pattern found in lore, legends, and rituals across cultures — from ancient texts to contemporary films. Whether our hero is battling dragons or confronting inner demons, the adventure unfolds in t