The Joseph Campbell Companion: Reflections on the Art of Living
Descriere: The celebrated scholar Joseph Campbell shares personal revelations and intimate reflections on the art of living in this beautifully packaged first book in a new series to be based on his unpublished writings. Two-color printing throughout.
Autori: Joseph Campbell, Diane K. Osbon | Editura: HarperCollins | Anul aparitiei: 1992 | ISBN: 9780060167189 | Numar de pagini: 320 | Categorie: Inspirational
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