Thomas Mann and James Joyce [Big Sur Tapes]
Joseph Campbell
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Summary
The transcript analyzes the mythological and aesthetic contributions of Thomas Mann and James Joyce, contrasting their artistic approaches rooted in Protestant and Catholic backgrounds. It explores Mann's concept of erotic irony and Joyce's aesthetic theory of static art, while discussing mythological motifs in their major works and the broader themes of duality, death, and the wasteland in literature. The discussion includes detailed literary analysis and references to medieval and mythological narratives.
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