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Atalanta, Oedipus, Orpheus and Jason, Stephen Fry's Heroes, is the retelling of these great Greek heroes' stories and more. Companion to Mythos, this book focuses on most of the iconic heroes of the era in an entralling and engaging collection.
Read about the trial of Heracles, the Golden Fleece, many a gruesome monster defeated and many a damsel saved. This is a brilliant selection of stories for those who enjoyed Mythos and want to read more about greek mythology from an engaging source.
However, there is one notable omission from this collection, to learn more about Achilles, check out Troy.
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Heroes Synopsis
In this sequel to the bestselling Mythos, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry moves from the exploits of the Olympian gods to the deeds of mortal heroes. Perseus. Jason. Atalanta. Theseus. Heracles. Rediscover the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths. Whether recounting a tender love affair or a heroic triumph, Fry deftly finds resonance with our own modern minds and hearts. Illustrated throughout with classical art inspired by the myths, this gorgeous volume invites you to explore a captivating world with a brilliant storyteller as your guide.*; Each adventure is infused with Fry's distinctive voice and writing style.*; Connoisseurs of the Greek myths will appreciate this fresh-yet-reverential interpretation, while newcomers will feel welcome. *; Retellings brim with humor and emotion."e;Mostly Chiron saw in the child, and the young man he became, boundless courage, athleticism, intelligence, and ambition. He saw too lots of words beginning with 'self,' which gave him pause. Self-belief, self-possession, self-righteousness, self-confidence, self-love. Perhaps these characteristics are as necessary to a hero as courage."e;In Heroes, Fry draws out the humor and pathos in both tender love affairs and heroic battles, and reveals each myth's relevance for our own time. *; A collector's edition filled with classical art inspired by the myths and a luxe, foil-stamped jacket*; Perfect gift for mythology and history buffs, lovers of ancient Greece, art aficionados, and devoted fans of Stephen Fry*; Add it to the shelf with books like Circe by Madeline Miller, Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman, and Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes by Edith Hamilton
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781797204550 |
| Publication date: |
2nd June 2020 |
| Author: |
Stephen Fry |
| Publisher: |
Chronicle Books LLC |
| Format: |
Ebook (Epub) |
| Primary Genre |
Historical Fiction
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Stephen Fry Press Reviews
National Treasure: noun - someone or something regarded as emblematic of a nation's cultural heritage, such as Stephen Fry - Oxford English Dictionary
The patron saint of British intelligence - Daily Telegraph
Arguably the greatest living Englishman - Indendent on Sunday
A wondrous new immersion in ancient stories we only thought we knew. Brilliant, funny, erudite, inventive, surprising and enthralling -- Richard North Patterson (on 'Mythos') Perfect for the 21st Century. Ebullient, funny, Fry retells the Greek myths with elegance - The Times (on 'Mythos')
A rollicking good read - Independent (on 'Mythos')
The best thing he's written since his superb first novel . . . entertaining and edifying - Telegraph (on 'Mythos')
Joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy. The Greek gods of the past become relatable - Guardian (on 'Mythos')
Fry brilliantly retells the dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales of these heroic men and women in all their grit and glory. Filled with white-knuckle chases and twisted labyrinths, impossible puzzles and blood-curdling monsters - Northern Ireland Homes & Lifestyle
Here, indeed, be monsters, myriad adventures and machinating gods. Fry is a personable and passionate narrator - Mail on Sunday
Assured and engaging. The pace is lively, the jokes are genuinely funny, and Fry once again proves himself a master of great learning worn lightly - Guardian
This is a spirited retelling of stories that Fry clearly knows and loves - The Times
About Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry is an award-winning comedian, actor, presenter and director. He rose to fame alongside Hugh Laurie in A Bit of Fry and Laurie (which he co-wrote with Laurie) and Jeeves and Wooster, and was unforgettable as Captain Melchett in Blackadder. He also presented Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive, his groundbreaking documentary on bipolar disorder, to huge critical acclaim. His legions of fans tune in to watch him host the popular quiz show QI each week.
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