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MYTHOS by Stephen Fry
STEP INTO ANOTHER WORLD - OF MAGIC, MAYHEM, MONSTERS AND MANIACAL GODS - IN STEPHEN FRY'S MOMENTOUS SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER,Ā MYTHOS
'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased'Ā Times
Discover Stephen Fry's magnificent retelling of the greatest myths and legends ever told . . .
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No one loves and quarrels, desires and deceives as boldly or brilliantly as Greek gods and goddesses.
In Stephen Fry's vivid retelling, weĀ gaze in wonderĀ as wise Athena is born from the cracking open of the great head of Zeus and follow doomed Persephone into the dark and lonely realm of the Underworld. WeĀ shiver in fearĀ when Pandora opens her jar of evil torments and watch with joy as the legendary love affair between Eros and Psyche unfolds.
Mythos captures these extraordinary myths for our modern age - in all their dazzling and deeply human relevance.
OrderTROYĀ now,Ā Stephen Fry's bewitching retelling of the most legendary story ever told . . .
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Review
The Greek myths are told to you here by the ever-soothing voice of Stephen Fry, who takes you from Zeus to Athena with his typical humour.Ā The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout. It is joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy threaded through so much of the tapestry of contemporary GreeceĀ āĀ The Guardian
Wit and erudition are impressively evident . . . Read by Fry with his accustomed ebullient showmanship [he]Ā gives the legends modern resonance by telling them with a contemporary colloquial twist'Ā -- AUDIOBOOK of the WEEK āĀ The Times
MythosĀ is the best thing he's written since his superb first novel . . . it is entertaining and edifying - one cannot really ask for more than thatĀ āĀ The Telegraph
Fry's lively writing certainly conveys his lifelong passion for Greek myths . . . It's a rollicking good readĀ āĀ The Independent
FryĀ reimaginesĀ the Greek myths withĀ wit, warmth and humanity, bringing them into theĀ modern age. A welcome addition to any bookshelf āĀ Book Bag
MythosĀ is Stephen'sĀ vivid retellingĀ of the Greek myths. Bringing to life the Gods, monsters and mortals of Ancient Greece, heĀ reimagines their astonishing stories for the modern world.Ā āĀ Express and Star
Perfect for the 21st Century. Ebullient, funny, Fry retellsĀ the Greek myths with eleganceĀ āĀ The Times
A wondrous new immersion in ancient stories we only thought weknew. Page to page,Ā MythosĀ is brilliant, funny, erudite, inventive, surprising and enthrallingĀ -- Richard North Patterson āĀ -
[Fry] exhibits prodigious learning, a great facility with words, and enormous erudition and enthusiasmĀ āĀ Mail on Sunday
Lively, humorous and intimate, this retelling has real charmĀ āĀ The Guardian
Fry takes us fromĀ Zeus to Athena with humour.Ā The GreekĀ gods of the past become relatable asĀ pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout.Ā Joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacyĀ āĀ Guardian
Fresh revivals of the myths of ancient Greece. In his own imitable style, Fry takes an erudite look at the doings of gods, goddesses, kings, queens and ordinary mortalsĀ āĀ The Bay
I quite likeĀ Mythos, Stephen Fry's book on the Greek myths -Ā he makes them amusing. I like people that illuminate the pastĀ with humourĀ -- Jools Holland
MythosĀ has the gripping nature that one would hope for from a modern blockbuster.Ā Filled with aĀ sharp and delightful sense of humour, Stephen Fry's many witticismsĀ making it an even more enjoyable read.Ā I would recommend it for so many reasonsĀ āĀ The National
Brilliant . . . Stephen Fry's writing style makes it appealing to all. There's something for everyoneĀ āĀ The Herald
Reimagines the lives of ancient Greek gods and goddesses through a humorous lens, using casual language and making valuable comparisons to modern characters or events. It's also just really, really funnyĀ āĀ American Express Essentials
Wit and erudition are impressively evident . . . Read by Fry with his accustomed ebullient showmanship [he]Ā gives the legends modern resonance by telling them with a contemporary colloquial twist'Ā -- AUDIOBOOK of the WEEK āĀ The Times
MythosĀ is the best thing he's written since his superb first novel . . . it is entertaining and edifying - one cannot really ask for more than thatĀ āĀ The Telegraph
Fry's lively writing certainly conveys his lifelong passion for Greek myths . . . It's a rollicking good readĀ āĀ The Independent
FryĀ reimaginesĀ the Greek myths withĀ wit, warmth and humanity, bringing them into theĀ modern age. A welcome addition to any bookshelf āĀ Book Bag
MythosĀ is Stephen'sĀ vivid retellingĀ of the Greek myths. Bringing to life the Gods, monsters and mortals of Ancient Greece, heĀ reimagines their astonishing stories for the modern world.Ā āĀ Express and Star
Perfect for the 21st Century. Ebullient, funny, Fry retellsĀ the Greek myths with eleganceĀ āĀ The Times
A wondrous new immersion in ancient stories we only thought weknew. Page to page,Ā MythosĀ is brilliant, funny, erudite, inventive, surprising and enthrallingĀ -- Richard North Patterson āĀ -
[Fry] exhibits prodigious learning, a great facility with words, and enormous erudition and enthusiasmĀ āĀ Mail on Sunday
Lively, humorous and intimate, this retelling has real charmĀ āĀ The Guardian
Fry takes us fromĀ Zeus to Athena with humour.Ā The GreekĀ gods of the past become relatable asĀ pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout.Ā Joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacyĀ āĀ Guardian
Fresh revivals of the myths of ancient Greece. In his own imitable style, Fry takes an erudite look at the doings of gods, goddesses, kings, queens and ordinary mortalsĀ āĀ The Bay
I quite likeĀ Mythos, Stephen Fry's book on the Greek myths -Ā he makes them amusing. I like people that illuminate the pastĀ with humourĀ -- Jools Holland
MythosĀ has the gripping nature that one would hope for from a modern blockbuster.Ā Filled with aĀ sharp and delightful sense of humour, Stephen Fry's many witticismsĀ making it an even more enjoyable read.Ā I would recommend it for so many reasonsĀ āĀ The National
Brilliant . . . Stephen Fry's writing style makes it appealing to all. There's something for everyoneĀ āĀ The Herald
Reimagines the lives of ancient Greek gods and goddesses through a humorous lens, using casual language and making valuable comparisons to modern characters or events. It's also just really, really funnyĀ āĀ American Express Essentials
About the Author
Stephen Fry is an award-winning comedian, actor, presenter and director. He rose to fame alongside Hugh Laurie inĀ A Bit of Fry and LaurieĀ (which he co-wrote with Laurie) andĀ Jeeves and Wooster, and was unforgettable as General Melchett inĀ Blackadder. He has hosted over 180 episodes of QI, and has narrated all seven of the Harry Potter novels for the audiobook recordings. He is the bestselling author of four novels -Ā The Liar,Ā The Hippopotamus,Ā Making HistoryĀ andĀ The Stars' Tennis BallsĀ - as well as three volumes of autobiography -Ā Moab is My Washpot,Ā The Fry ChroniclesĀ andĀ More Fool Me.Ā Mythos,Ā HeroesĀ andĀ Troy, his retelling of the Greek myths, are allĀ Sunday TimesĀ bestsellers.
Product details
- Publisher ā : āĀ PENGUIN UK (1 January 2018)
- Language ā : āĀ English
- Paperback ā : āĀ 464 pages
- ISBN-10 ā : āĀ 1405934131
- ISBN-13 ā : āĀ 978-1405934138
- Item Weight ā : āĀ 340 g
- Dimensions ā : āĀ 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.77 cm
- Country of Origin ā : āĀ United Kingdom
