Mythic Worlds, Modern Words: On the Art of James Joyce

In 1927 Joseph Campbell was given clues to reading James Joyce’s labyrinthine Ulysses by its original publisher Sylvia Beach &, as he said, it changed his career. His discoveries became the foundation for his later work in comparative mythology. To analyze Ulysses & Joyce’s other works, he employed depth psychology, anthropology, religion & art history as tools. A treasure for Joyce & Campbell fans alike, Mythic Worlds, Modern Words collects 60 years of his writings, lectures & other commentary on Joyce, including exchanges with his audiences & his 1941 Joyce obituary.