Men's Work Reading

A Little Book on the Human Shadow

Robert Bly
1988
Psychology & Inner Work

Bly's accessible introduction to the shadow concept. Uses poetry and storytelling. Short and readable. Natural companion to Iron John.

About the Author
Robert Bly
Poet who launched the mythopoetic men's movement with Iron John in 1990. His work on the Wild Man archetype remains foundational to men's work globally.
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