Book Review: Campbell, J. (1989) The Power of Myth

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Campbell, J. (1989) The Power of Myth

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Reference: Campbell, J. (1989) The Power of Myth. Transworld Publishers.

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Book Review:

Campbell, J. (1989) The Power of Myth

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