Achilles, Hector, Odysseus, Helen, their lovers, and their mortal enemies all burn bright in Fry's compelling prose. Troy is the story of the epic battle retold by Fry with drama, humor, and vivid emotion.

'The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout.In this brilliant conclusion to his bestselling Mythos trilogy, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry retells the tale of the Trojan War with his trademark wit and vibrance.įull of tragic heroes, intoxicating love stories, and the unstoppable force of fate, there is no conflict more iconic than the Trojan War. 'Entertaining and edifying' DAILY TELEGRAPH

It's rich, it's funny and you'll feel like you've learned a lot' HERALD Heroes makes the stories relatable without skimping on the gory details, or sacrificing the truths of the myth. 'Just as delightful and difficult to put down as the first. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' EVENING STANDARD The pace is lively, the jokes are genuinely funny' GUARDIAN 'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. If you loved HEROES, discover Stephen Fry's bewitching retelling of the most legendary story ever told in TROY Witness wily Oedipus solve the riddle of the Sphinx and discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay the monster Chimera.įilled with white-knuckle chases and battles, impossible puzzles and riddles, acts of base cowardice and real bravery, not to mention murders and selfless sacrifices, Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best.

See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. Join Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. In this companion to his bestselling Mythos, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales. all hail Stephen Fry' DAIL MAILįew mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes. ĮNTER THE WORLD OF STEPHEN FRY'S SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, HEROES IMAGINE SANDALS ON YOUR FEET, A SWORD IN YOUR HAND, HOT SUN BEATING DOWN ON YOUR BRONZE HELMET.

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