The author demonstrates how the theme of spiritual development & realisation is hidden within quest tales by first introducing you to the esoteric side of comparative religion

From this book I learnt the meaning of the word "enantiodromia," which I've been waiting 32 years to use conversationally, but haven't yet found an opportunity.

Notwithstanding that disappointment, I seem to remember that this was an interesting and thought-provoking little book. I should probably read it again, though the book's cover does give me a headache! ( )